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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges

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” Much of the news there is about training and cooperative efforts with employers. Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements. OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents. Contrast that with the current “Quick Takes.”

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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employment growth. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. In the newly released 2015 Foreign Trade Zones Board Annual Report to Congress, the Port of South Louisiana’s Foreign Trade Zone 124 is once again listed at the top with over $15 billion in the merchandise received, warehouse/ distribution category.

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Study Finds New Natural Gas Development Could Create More Than 45,000 Jobs And $9 Billion In Economic Development In Illinois

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Jobs and economic impact: The total employment impacts (direct, indirect and induced impacts) for the three different scenarios are: 1,034 new jobs for the low scenario. Therefore, Loomis created three scenarios (low, medium, high) to determine the range of economic benefits that could come to Illinois. 47,312 new jobs for the high scenario.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone. The credit is 20% of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . The maximum grant is $1.5

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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PortMiami contributes approximately $28 billion annually to the South Florida economy and helps provide direct and indirect employment for more than 207,000. PortMiami is among America’s busiest ports and recognized across the globe with the dual distinction of being the Cruise Capital of the World and the Cargo Gateway of the Americas.