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July/August 2014 Issue (Volume 47, Number 4)

Business Facilities

BUSINESS REPORT: Four Cities To Pilot Kansas Statewide Broadband Initiative | Four Kansas cities will participate in a pilot program that will help the state develop strategic plans to meet broadband needs and priorities. BUSINESS REPORT: Georgia – Latvian Fiberglass Producer Puts U.S. headquarters there.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

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Crystal Ball 2013

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– French President Francois Hollande storms out of European budget talks after Angela Merkel demands new tax on crepes. ” – SEC sanctions Mets for insider trading, says team failed to disclose missing fingers when it shipped Mr. Met to Kansas City for a mascot to be named later. – U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Kansas – Agricultural Biotechnology Research Is Growing In Kansas

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The action by the Senate Appropriations Committee sends the spending request for the National Bio- and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF to the full Senate for passage. The House has already approved $404 million for the project, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s budget for 2014. Kansas Sens. PROJECT OVERVIEW.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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In addition to the manufacturing industry and California’s small business employers, the Panel also prioritizes nanotechnology, biotechnology and life sciences, goods movement and transportation logistics, aerospace and defense, advanced IT services, multimedia/entertainment, healthcare, construction, agriculture and renewables.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Brand new companies, existing companies embarking on R&D for the first time and established companies expanding their R&D budget are eligible. Higher credits (3% to 8%, depending on tier status) are available for investments in recycling or pollution control equipment and for defense plant manufacturing conversion to a new product.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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She ensures teams are aligned, clients are happy, and projects are delivered on time and within budget. “Jonathon’s goal is to transform the image of the construction industry from one that over-promises and under-delivers to one that embraces technology and delivers quality work on budget and on time.”. Christian Franz Hammerl.