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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Lotte had already closed an investment deal with Westlake Chemical for the construction of a $1.9 There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. Essentially, the region is in the midst of a ‘boom.”

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

The Korte Company

Then, the local carpenters union approached Host with a deal. All he needed to do was confine his work to residential projects for two years before going commercial. Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. They needed more warm bodies, so they relaxed the rules.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. Mobile landed a crown jewel of the commercial aircraft sector with Airbus’ decision to put its A320 final assembly line in the city.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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This is exemplified by the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF), the largest “deal-closing” fund of its kind in the nation. The TETF effectively focuses greater attention on the research, development, and commercialization of emerging technology. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.”

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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A major incentive is the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF), which is designed to expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies and to attract and create jobs in technology fields. Medical, manufacturing, technology, retail and many other businesses continue to choose Waxahachie as their home. Caterpillar Inc.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAM: The state has more than 2,300 commercial lending sources with assets of over $61.3 The Alabama Economic Development Loan Program is used to work with commercial lenders for projects in non-entitlement communities.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Economic Development Loan Program: The state has more than 2,300 commercial lending sources with assets of over $61.3 The Alabama Economic Development Loan Program is used to work with commercial lenders for projects in non-entitlement communities. The benefit depends on the tier of the county in which the company locates.

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