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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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When we scheduled a chat with Gov. 1 rankings for Best Infrastructure, Natural Gas Production Leaders, Most FTZ Activity and Installed Wind Power Capacity Leaders. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. Texas Governor Rick Perry. By Jack Rogers. From the September/October 2013 issue. 2 in Data Center Leaders, no.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer. In 2012, the Port of New Orleans completed more than $100 million in new infrastructure projects port-wide in order to grow its facilities to handle rising trade volumes tied to the Panama Canal expansion.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. The first phase of the terminal is scheduled to open in the 2025-2028 timeframe. The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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million people and a nation-leading state infrastructure, it’s ensuring the future is as bright as the present. Lubbock has met this challenge by keeping its utilities infrastructure current and has displayed foresight by taking the necessary steps to meet future demands should they arise. TOMBALL IS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Aerojet, a major space and defense contractor also based in Folsom, has a corporate mandate for sustainability in all areas of its organization. Based on our current project schedule, it is anticipated that the project could break ground toward the end of 2013. gigawatt hours of electricity a year. Barstow Casino & Resort Project.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Improved accelerated depreciation schedules. Five-year accelerated depreciation schedules reduce corporate tax burdens. ALABAMA - updated for 2014.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. PROPERTY TAX REFORM: Business: Accelerated Depreciation schedules for prospective acquisitions of commercial personal property have also been improved. Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment.

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