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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Austin, TX tops the list, followed by El Paso, McCallen and Houston. billion over 10 years.

Metro 110
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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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In August 2012, TEF award recipient Samsung committed to an additional investment of up to $4 billion dollars to upgrade its Austin chip manufacturing plant, bringing the company’s total investment in the Lone Star State to more than $13 billion. Perry discusses Facebook's expansion plans in Austin. Waxahachie attracts families.

Texas 45
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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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Its goal is to coordinate companies, research and education institutes to foster collaboration and innovation. The federal government and the European Union provide additional double-figure million Euro funding. One recent investment was made by the biopharmaceutical company Union Chimique Belge (UCB).

Florida 63