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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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Columbus, OH has risen above six other finalist cities to be named the winner of the U.S. As winner of the competition, Columbus secured $40 million from DOT and $10 million from Vulcan Inc. This funding is a game changer for the City of Columbus and central Ohio,” said U.S. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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IEDC Selects International Executive, Veteran For Economic Development Post

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Under his leadership, the IEDC secured deals with more than 110 international companies, which are expected to bring more than 8,700 new jobs and more than $3.25 Most recently, Anderson lead the Columbus Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. billion in investment to Indiana over the next several years.

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How to Get Better Options in Today’s Hard Insurance Market

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One thing underwriters have made abundantly clear during this challenging renewal environment is that simply blasting a submission to multiple insurance carriers to find competitive pricing, will not produce the effective results it may have in the past. This new environment requires a different approach. Visit cobbsallen.com.

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How to Step Up Your Game on Loss Control & Claims Management

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One thing underwriters have made abundantly clear during this challenging renewal environment is that simply blasting a submission to multiple insurance carriers to find competitive pricing, will not produce the effective results it may have in the past. This new environment requires a different approach. Visit www.cobbsallen.com.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies. Port Everglades, the 12 th largest cargo port in the U.S. The area also has the second-highest concentration in the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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A central element of the public-private partnership that secured the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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BUSINESS REPORT: GA Notches Record Job Growth And Investment In 2012

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Largest Cities (2011): Atlanta, 432,427; Augusta, 196,494; Columbus, 194,107; Savannah, 139,491. Targeted Industries: Automotive, IT, Arts, Energy & Environment, Financial Services, Film/Music/ Digital Entertainment, Tourism, Int’l Trade. GEORGIA FAST FACTS. Population (2011 est.): 9,815,210. GA Film Tax Cr.,

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