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MARCH 9, 2016

Defense Production Zones: Virginia authorizes its communities to establish local defense production zones to benefit businesses engaged in the design, development or production of materials, components or equipment required to meet the needs of national defense.

Virginia 40

Virginia Zoning Defense Railroad 40

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. TEF: MEGA “DEAL-CLOSING” FUND. His approval is required for every incentive grant handed out by the Texas Enterprise Fund, The governor likes to call the TEF his “deal-closing” program, enabling Texas to compete with incentives offered by other states, on a project-by-project basis.

Texas 49

Texas Regulation Industrial US 49

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AUGUST 5, 2013

A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing 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).

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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AUGUST 1, 2014

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. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

A key ingredient to Texas’ success is a comprehensive job creation strategy focused on six key industry clusters: Advanced Technology and Manufacturing; Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense; Biotechnology and Life Sciences; Information and Computer Technology; Petroleum Refining and Chemical Products; and Energy. Caterpillar Inc.

Texas 45

Texas Fort Worth Dallas Airports 45

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MARCH 21, 2014

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. FOREIGN TRADE ZONES (FTZs): Secured areas legally outside of U.S.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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APRIL 15, 2014

The Participating Lender sets all the terms and conditions of the loan (including premium levels, maturity dates, fixed or variable interest rates, secured or unsecured, amortization schedule, etc.) The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association tracks the weekly average municipal interest rate from 2000 to current.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108