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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

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Geological Survey (USGS) by dividing land area into seismic (ground acceleration) zones based on historical events. In addition to the most well-known tectonic activity in California, other important zones to be aware of are in the Pacific Northwest, Southeast Missouri, and Salt Lake Valley in Utah. Wildfire Risk.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. in nearly 30 years.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Connecticut-based Turbine Controls, Inc. The local economic development office for Rochester, NH led the Recruitment Team for the project, and persevered during a two year selection and negotiation process, managing a complex package of deliverables. TCI) announced it is undertaking a $1.5-million

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ENTERPRISE ZONES: Businesses located within the boundaries of an EZ are eligible for tax credits. LAMBRA zones are a companion to EZs.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. The airport is also designated as a foreign trade zone, zoned industrial and owned by the public therefore not subject to property taxes. This does not include those employed in the public sector. Tax Foundation.