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MAY 19, 2014

Currently there are two: one located in the Little Rock Metro in Central Arkansas and another in West Memphis in Northeast Arkansas. Our economic development region (Metro Little Rock Alliance) goes beyond our MSA, representing a 12-county region with a population of over 1,000,000 people reflecting the mobility of our workforce.

Arkansas 47

Arkansas St. Louis Transportation Metro 47

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Texas cities and MSAs also filled the ranks of our 2012 Metro Rankings, with Odessa and Austin sharing the top spot in our two Economic Growth Potential rankings (based on population) and Houston taking first in Top 10 Manufacturing Cities. Texas isn’t shy about incentivizing new business development,” Rogers said.

Texas 86

Texas Deals Fort Worth South Carolina 86

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JUNE 6, 2014

President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. The Digital Lab will apply computing technologies to address the manufacturing challenges faced by the Department of Defense.

Chicago 45

Chicago Innovation Design Illinois 45

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

For our eighth annual report, we’ve created nearly 50 categories in which we evaluate the leading states, metros and international players. In our evaluation of Economic Growth Potential, we consider the state’s business climate, availability of skilled workers, incentives and education climate, among other criteria.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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DECEMBER 9, 2015

Louisiana is bringing together state, regional and local partners, including business and higher education resources, in intelligent collaborations yielding sustainable economic growth. Innovative partnerships among state, regional and local partners, including higher education campuses. Credit: Louisiana Economic Development).

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Innovation Education Site 40

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JUNE 17, 2016

The largest French-speaking city in North America, the Montreal Metro Area is home to more than a tenth of Canada’s population. The metro area’s universities graduate more students from higher education than any other Canadian city. Intelligent Community of the Year 2016 Snapshot: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Columbus 40

Columbus Innovation Metro Foundation 40

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AUGUST 5, 2013

The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. For companies seeking a central location that reaches numerous major metro areas, excellent transportation connections and a capable labor force, Joplin, Missouri is a great place to locate.

Memphis 76

Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

The mHUB community consists of entrepreneurs, manufacturers, investors, mentors, engineers and designers, as well as education and industry partners.”. is on track to open its first Amazon Robotics facility in Colorado, bringing over 1,500 new jobs to the Metro Denver region. Amazon.com, Inc.

Rhode Island 56

Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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MAY 5, 2016

A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. percent, of which about 185,000 jobs were lost in the defense subsector. Aerospace and defense sector companies paid $7.7

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring. Metro Manila, Philippines. She and her team also train and educate end-users on how to use the technology they implement. VDC/BIM Manager.

Construction 52

Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety.

Ohio 63

Ohio Airports Industrial Columbus 63

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

3 Rivers Connect is a nonprofit agency that helps individuals, educators and community leaders use information and technology to make the best possible decisions about the allocation of resources and delivery of services. defense contracts. Metro Atlanta: A Biomed Sector Keeps Growing. Nathan Deal, Baxter International Inc.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Already home to world-class research labs at Georgia Tech and the Centers for Disease Control, Metro Atlanta lures another high-tech gem in Baxter’s $1.3-billion The Metro Atlanta plant will be Baxter’s third in the Southeast; it also has plants in North Cove, NC, and Cleveland, MS. billion bio-pharma investment. Honorable Mentions.

Deals 85

Deals Georgia Austin Louisiana 85

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MARCH 21, 2014

BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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APRIL 15, 2014

Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. The combined state and local millage rate would then be applied to the assessed value.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 8, 2016

Department of Defense. Department of Defense may be deducted from gross receipts. The rural area is divided into 2 tiers: Tier 2 = Non-metro area municipalities that exceed 15,000 in population: Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Clovis, Gallup, and Hobbs. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Railroad 40

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JULY 11, 2014

The rural area is divided into two tiers: Tier 2 = Non-metro area municipalities that exceed 15,000 in population: Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Clovis, Gallup, and Hobbs; Tier 1 = Everywhere else in a rural area. Department of Defense may be deducted from gross receipts. Certain green industries. It reimburses 50% to 75% of employee wages.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40