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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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TEXAS FAST FACTS. Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. Amazon Puts Three New Warehouses In Texas. I thank Amazon for working with us—making it possible to bring new jobs and revenue to the state of Texas.”.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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The second most expansive state in the United States with the second largest population, Texas is home to more than 25 million people and features a diverse landscape of rivers, swamps, plains, mountains, woods and desert. Texas also has a well-earned reputation as the best state in the U.S. to do business. Rick Perry. And the U.S.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Louis and Chicago to the north and New Orleans to the south, while Interstate 30 connects Arkansas with markets to the southwest, including Texas and Mexico. In addition, the Arkansas Freeport Law exempts inventory tax on raw materials, goods in progress, and finished goods bound for out-of-state shipment.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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With such a large inventory of bridges and a sizeable backlog of repair needs, we looked to innovative solutions to address the problem,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. 3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Andrew Cuomo. ACHIEVEMENT IN WORKFORCE TRAINING.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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The other front was for the real estate community to stop playing defense against entitlement processes, development standards, and zoning procedures that varied widely from city to city within the Salt Lake Valley. The builder reported 1,323 closings in 2020, raising its ranking among Pro Builder’s 2021 Housing Giants to No.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. Funds may be used to acquire equipment, make leasehold improvements, purchase recycled raw materials and inventory or acquire real property.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Inventory is exempt from property tax. Bond proceeds cannot be used for working capital or inventory. No personal property or inventory taxes. That is, for property with a fair market value of $1 million, the assessed value would be $200,000. The combined state and local millage rate would then be applied to the assessed value.

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