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MARCH 9, 2016

The Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund is a vital, proven deal-closing incentive that Virginia and its communities have successfully used for over two decades. Grants are awarded to localities on a local matching basis with the expectation that the grant will result in a favorable location decision for the Commonwealth.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DECEMBER 3, 2013

This is exemplified by the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF), the largest “deal-closing” fund of its kind in the nation. When Thomas Henry Ball convinced the Trinity and Brazos Railroad to run through Tomball in the early 1900s, little did he know what a significant economic impact that would have on the area. TOMBALL IS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS.

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Business Facilities

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. 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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Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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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. 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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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Companies must be less than five years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150% of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds. Railroad Spurs. TAX INCENTIVES.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108