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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright.

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Megabucks Park

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For several decades now, the National Football League has shown a propensity to permit its teams to pack up and move to more lucrative locations (back and forth, in some cases), leaving behind loyal fans and empty stadiums built on a foundation of civic debt. Thus we have the unveiling of the new $2.6-billion Thank you for voting.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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A retreat in the public markets in 2011 resulted in overall financing levels that are back to those seen in 2008, reflecting the continuing struggles of the Eurozone countries over the sovereign debt of some member countries. VC Funds Flowing Into Florida Bio Initiatives. Luxembourg: Europe’s Solid Rock. Pat Roberts. “We

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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“Shovel-ready certification is becoming popular nationally,” said John Rhodes, a leading national site-location consultant with Moran, Stahl & Boyer of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, who worked with the State of Minnesota on its Shovel Ready Program. We also have one of the best balance sheets in the country with a very low debt burden.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The allocation to each Public University which makes application shall be based on each Public University’s federally financed research and development expenditures as reported by the National Science Foundation. Additionally, the company must demonstrate that it can service the debt. FLORIDA – updated for 2014.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. Once recommended by Enterprise Florida, Inc. The program ends December 2016.

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