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March / April 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 2)

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The Aerospace Industry – Gaining Altitude | While the performance of the aerospace and defense industry has been less than stratospheric in recent years, it looks as if job creation in this key sector is ready to soar to old heights. Business Report – Nebraska: Expanding Horizons | The State’s Economic Development Dept.

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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

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As I started thinking about the broader implications of the Solyndra collapse, I could not help but draw parallels to a similar federally-funded green project that has not panned out as expected: Destiny USA. The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. And taxpayers are now responsible for repaying a half billion dollars.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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In fact, a 2017 joint report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), found Iowa to be the easiest state for companies to directly purchase renewable energy. Construction is underway on the new $1.4 million square foot Sterilite manufacturing facility to the region.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park. This reflects the retail market’s vast potential in the city. percent, construction which grew by 3.9

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Department of Defense. Locomotive engine” is defined as a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks. Department of Defense may be deducted from gross receipts. agriculture, construction, gambling, health care and retail). Certain green industries.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Texas’ vibrant economy—made possible by the state’s superior workforce, excellent business climate, central location, relatively low production costs and aggressive incentive funding—continues to draw companies from around the country and around the world, proving time and again that Texas really is “Wide Open for Business.”.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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A key ingredient to Texas’ success is a comprehensive job creation strategy focused on six key industry clusters: Advanced Technology and Manufacturing; Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense; Biotechnology and Life Sciences; Information and Computer Technology; Petroleum Refining and Chemical Products; and Energy.

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