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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

Business Facilities

Lotte had already closed an investment deal with Westlake Chemical for the construction of a $1.9 There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. Essentially, the region is in the midst of a ‘boom.”

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

The Korte Company

Then, the local carpenters union approached Host with a deal. Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. It was mid-2005, and Las Vegas Division President Greg Korte was in hot pursuit of a retail development project he wanted badly. You worked hard,” Dan said. “It

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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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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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With locations spread across the state, two of the company’s largest plants are a direct outcome of the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF), the largest deal-closing fund of its kind in the nation. Medical, manufacturing, technology, retail and many other businesses continue to choose Waxahachie as their home. Caterpillar Inc.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

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. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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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. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories.

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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. Railroad Spurs. This includes eligibility if located in OZs, MZs and Georgia’s 40 least developed counties, which offer job tax credits to businesses of any nature, including retail businesses that create two jobs.

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