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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

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Fort de Chartres, a French fortification on the east bank of the Mississippi River, was originally built in 1720 during the colonization of Illinois to defend against the local Meskwaki people. Built in1827, the Louis Arriandeaux Log House originally housed pioneer settlers in Dubuque, Iowa, and has since been moved twice.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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IOWA STARTS WITH MEGA SITES. Iowa’s program is one of the newest out there and is still under development. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (EDA) is currently working with McCallum Sweeney to build the program. “We The University of Iowa Research Park located in the city of Coralville (Photo: The University of Iowa).

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

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The near completion of the Aerospace Training Center and the collaborative partnerships among multiple education entities prove to companies that locate at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park that they will not only have a great site, but also a very qualified and skilled workforce,” said Lawson.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said. In late 2013, Gov.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Employer Education Credit: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. EMPLOYER EDUCATION CREDIT: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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