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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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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. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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July/August 2014 Issue (Volume 47, Number 4)

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BUSINESS REPORT: Missouri - Commerce Bank Puts New HQ In Joplin Tornado Recovery Zone | A Commerce Bank branch that was destroyed in 2011 by an F5 tornado in Joplin will rise again, bigger and better; parts supplier LMV Automotive expands in Liberty. To subscribe to BF , visit this link. Recent Issues BF-July/Aug-2014'

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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We beat Ohio State, MIT and Georgia Tech, which is a big deal for us.”. Louisiana Economic Development crafted a customized incentive package for the GE deal, including a $107-million performance grant and $500,000 per year for 10 years to fund enhanced software development curricula at NOLA’s institutions of higher education.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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Inslee praised the union workers who approved the new contract that sealed the state’s long-term deal with Boeing. The industrial park is zoned for heavy industry. Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Featured Post Location Focus Magazine Magazine Highlights Ports And Free Trade Zones U.S. -

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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All have ready access to major transportation infrastructure, energy, water and zoning that meets the industry needs of advanced manufacturing, information technology and bioscience companies. In addition, it is also focused on helping companies that conduct business with the department of defense diversify their business.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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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.

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