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FEATURE STORY: Semiconductor HUBS – Macro Growth from Micro Chips

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It is a unique environment unlike any place in the world. You have the world’s leading tech companies doing next generation innovation R&D and commercialization work here on site and doing so in an environment that allows them to mitigate the costs and accelerate their research by pooling their money.”.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Qualifying businesses are eligible to receive an accelerated, 10-year state income tax depreciation deduction, a sales tax exemption for equipment and materials purchased from the date of the project’s certification until three months after the facility is completed, and a 10-year ad valorem tax exemption. Reilly Industries, Inc.,

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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So far, grants have been given to over 1,200 students, including veterans, enrolled in certification programs in high-demand industries such as energy, advanced materials and diversified manufacturing, and agriculture and food production. The Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program provides financial aid grants to meet workforce needs.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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This is all to say that Utah’s business environment is predictable—a trait cherished by business leaders. It provides training in specific technologies, computer skills, safety certification, leadership, management and team building. This spirit is made possible by a strong business environment.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Some of the locations already are well-known for developing the next generation of technologies, such as Austin, home to Dell, Apple, Facebook and Google, and Tucson, with its hotbed of solar technology innovation. Completion is scheduled for August 2013 and the project is currently aiming for LEED Silver certification.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest. This favorable environment has helped Oliver Manufacturing to grow its labor force by more than 30 percent in the last year.