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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

Department of Defense (DoD) on its Qualified Products List (QPL) provides a list that has been prepared for use by or for the government in the acquisition of products covered by the subject specification and provides a source of vetted, qualified (“or equal”) products. Type I: 111,484-m2 (1.2

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Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face

Business Facilities

Known for some of the most striking views in the country, the Grand Canyon State is proving it’s more than meets the eye, demonstrating success in a variety of key sectors. Read: Advancing In Arizona: Not Just A Pretty Face at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ are the top-ranked large metros in this flagship category, respectively. This diverse group of thought leaders and innovators educate, inspire and stimulate change with the ultimate goal being deep discussion and action. PHOENIX IS FASTEST-GROWING CITY. ATLANTA NO. Former Gov.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. Sarah Watte , Phoenix Civil Engineering, Inc. She and her team also train and educate end-users on how to use the technology they implement.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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.

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