Business Facilities

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

SB 1128 builds upon the current sales tax exemption program administered by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) by including “advanced manufacturing” companies in industries such as biotechnology, computers, appliances, machinery, furniture, fabricated metals and transportation goods.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

HEALTHY FOREST ENTERPRISE INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HF): Provides incentives for certified businesses that are primarily engaged in harvesting, initial processing or transporting of qualifying forest products. Expand infrastructure connected with existing fleets, public transit and transportation corridors.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75