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OCTOBER 22, 2013

Stephen Moret Secretary Louisiana Economic Development. BF: Louisiana keeps moving up in our annual Best Business Climate ranking. SM: The most important have been our efforts to enhance Louisiana’s economic competitiveness. city in history to file for bankruptcy. By the Business Facilities Staff.

Louisiana 49

Louisiana Detroit Education Bankruptcy 49

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The Texas capital edged the Louisiana capital for this year’s growth prize, but the outlook in both of these cities is so robust we’re tempted to retire the category and declare these two locations permanent winners. Your eyes weren’t deceiving you when you saw Detroit, MI sitting at No. 10 in our Economic Growth Potential metro ranking.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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APRIL 15, 2014

Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. LOUISIANA – updated for 2014. Research & Development Tax Credit: Provides up to a 40% tax credit for Louisiana businesses (based on employment) that conduct research and development activities in Louisiana.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108