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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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The Bronze Award winner in BF ’s 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition will generate an estimated $17.7 Logistics and infrastructure played a key role in securing this mega-deal for Louisiana. (FPCC) announced it will build a $9.4-billion billion ethylene production complex on a 1,000-acre Greenfield site in St.

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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

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If you are one of the many professionals that work for the railroads, you know well enough the challenges and issues regarding personal safety that you face every day you go to work. Railroad professionals deal with the heaviest of machinery daily, so good PPE is a given and this includes a good pair of protective work boots. 

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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Qualified businesses locating or expanding operations in a zone may receive local permit and user fee waivers, local tax incentives, special zoning treatment or exemption from ordinances. The Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund is a vital, proven deal-closing incentive that Virginia and its communities have successfully used for over two decades.

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4 Best Carhartt Jackets for Working Outside

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Soft and flexible you will not have to deal with material stiffness at all during daily wear. The company initially produced railroad overalls in a small loft with only two sewing machines. . Features like drawcords or buttons that permit a more customized fit are fundamental to the jacket design’s functionality.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Lotte had already closed an investment deal with Westlake Chemical for the construction of a $1.9 The Director of Economic Development, Frank Fink will serve as the Parish guide to finding the right site, work through Zoning and Permitting issues and provide a complete set of regional demographic data and interpretation.

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

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