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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S. LITTLE ROCK GETTING REALLY BIG.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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Rick Perry at the grand opening of Flextronics’ new manufacturing facility, which will provide final assembly and customization for Motorola Mobility’s Moto X, the first smartphone designed, engineered and fully assembled in the United States. Credit: [link]. While Texas has a generous menu of incentives, Gov.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Industry analysts say ConAgra is on the verge of splitting into two companies, as big food processing firms in general rethink their business models. its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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billion monoethylene glycol—or MEG—plant at the junction of United States Interstate 10 and 210. This model allows employees in all functions to see and interact with the entire team. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. Photo: SWLA).

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Much of the foods found in grocery stores have been processed, and the industry remains one of the largest in the United States. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. and New York City.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. The State’s current loan guarantee can be up to $2.5 ARB must approve hybrid truck and bus models for them to become eligible for the program. Railroad Spurs. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be provided for the construction and/or improvement of water lines & wastewater facilities, sewer lines, sewage treatment facilities, roadways, natural gas-line services, electric power services, railroad spurs, lighting, sidewalks and alternative power sources such as solar. The non-refundable certification filing fee is $150.

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