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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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A state may have the largest installed capacity of a certain type of renewable energy, but that state won’t meet its renewable energy portfolio standard’s goal if only 10 percent of its electricity is generated from renewables. Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements.

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

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At least 65 percent of these funds will be provided for expansion of the Computer Science Division of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at LSU. San Jose, CA, San Francisco and New Orleans took the top three places, respectively, in BF’s new Information Technology Employment Leaders metro ranking.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. 5 in Biotechnology Strength Employment Leaders, no. AILING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CRATERS KEEP GETTING BIGGER.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Door; Hydraulic, Electric or Pneumatic Operated.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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According to reports, a battle for mineral rights is now underway in the scenic vineyards of Hames Valley near Bradley, CA. Last year, CA Gov. The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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The company also plans to build a fulfillment center in Fairfield, CA in 2018. Powering the melon producers is WIN Energy REMC, one of the 18 electric distribution cooperatives of the generation and transmission cooperative, Hoosier Energy. It is expected to be completed in 2020 and employ 400 people.