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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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When we scheduled a chat with Gov. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. By Jack Rogers. From the September/October 2013 issue.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. For the past couple of years, Austin, TX and Baton Rouge, LA have been duking it out for the top ranking in our flagship metro Economic Growth Potential category. Austin is now one of the nation’s top emerging high-tech cities, with more than 120,000 people employed by around 4,400 technology firms.

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

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The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer. Austin, TX tops the list, followed by El Paso, McCallen and Houston. The BRAF-affiliated Wilbur Marvin Foundation (WMF) will own the office building. With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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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.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Its central location—just about an hour’s drive from Austin or San Antonio, and about three hours from Dallas/Fort Worth or Houston—makes Marble Falls a great choice for commercial prospects. Located northeast of downtown Austin, Taylor is on the progressive edge of a suburban landscape. TOMBALL IS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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The 15,000-square-foot-facility is scheduled to open in the fall. The TNECD partners with Austin Consulting and The Foote Consulting Group to administer the program. Construction is scheduled to begin this year and will result in a 1.5 The 166,494-square foot distribution center is scheduled for completion by September 2014.

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