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AUGUST 1, 2014

It’s no surprise that Utah and Texas, two of the business-friendliest states in the nation, round out the top three in our Best Business Climate ranking. While North Dakota must figure out a way to address its workforce availability issues in order to fully realize its economic growth potential, Utah has no such problem.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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APRIL 15, 2014

SB 1128 builds upon the current sales tax exemption program administered by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) by including “advanced manufacturing” companies in industries such as biotechnology, computers, appliances, machinery, furniture, fabricated metals and transportation goods.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

Participating companies are compensated by being able to reduce their federal income tax liability with a tax credit between $1,200 and $9,000 per qualified employee, depending on the target group. COST-CUTTING & OMBUDSMAN SERVICES: The MEDC helps companies save money through Workers’ Compensation Cost Control Service.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75