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

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. We’re very happy that last summer the announcement was made that we won the first innovation center,” said Planey. “We

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BUSINESS REPORT: Ontario Unveils Plans To Achieve An Energy Balance

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The government will seek to expand the Smart Grid Fund, which has created more than 600 jobs and supported 11 projects developing innovative technologies. Cisco and the Ontario government recently announced an agreement that could see the San Jose, Ca.-based

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Our judging panel, including leading site selection consultants, evaluates the overall impact of the project and assesses the effectiveness and innovation of the location’s approach to landing the deal. As the Draper facility grew, we became increasingly aware that the business conditions in the state were ideal.”.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALASKA GROWTH CAPITAL: Provides financing to nontraditional borrowers/businesses that use innovative technology, are in rural Alaska and are minority-owned. ARIZONA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FUND: An $18.2 This is an innovative new program that will help strengthen local supply networks and sectors.

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