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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Some of the locations already are well-known for developing the next generation of technologies, such as Austin, home to Dell, Apple, Facebook and Google, and Tucson, with its hotbed of solar technology innovation. Austin: A Tech Hotbed Grows in the Southwest. Samsung’s total investment in Austin now exceeds $13 billion.

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

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Austin, TX tops the list, followed by El Paso, McCallen and Houston. The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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With all Kentucky’s advantages combined, automotive production nationally forecast this year to remain at a near-record level, federal fuel economy requirements increasing over the next several years and the aerospace industry growing, the future of Kentucky’s advanced manufacturing industry looks bright. The firm will spend $6.7