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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. Cerberus, an equity player who had acquired a majority stake in Chrysler from German auto giant Daimler-Benz in 2007, went into bankruptcy in 2009.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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But the majority of states are not ready to deal with the avalanche of data being generated by the new advanced metering infrastructure, Utility Dive reports. defense department, with an additional $500 million in state and private investment. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). Andrew Cuomo.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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25 MILLION DEAL-CLOSING FUND: Arizona has taken a progressive position by offering attraction funds to companies meeting performance measures that benefit both the company and the citizens of Arizona. EQUITY INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT: Targeted toward new, technology-based businesses that pay wages in excess of the state or county average wage.

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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. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” A strong increase was shown in retail trade along with accommodation and food services, as well as construction.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. This program allows an approved business to offer an income tax credit to investors purchasing an equity investment in the business. The benefit depends on the tier of the county in which the company locates.

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