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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. 4) Labor Draw. Labor draw typically does not recognize political jurisdiction boundaries. Many facilities may also require redundant sources of utilities.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. Rounding out the top 10 are Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Utah and Wyoming.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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Across Ohio, there are more than 13 million acres of farmland and over 10 million acres used to grow principle crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. In Ohio, over 100,000 employees work in the food and agribusiness sector. Besides being a leading industry, this industry is a big draw for talent.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Scott Strayer , 37, President / Owner, Helen Scott Custom Builders, Barberton, Ohio. Justin Thompson , 39, Regional Partner, Ontario and Ohio, Alair Homes, Toronto and Cleveland. Barberton, Ohio. . Regional Partner, Ontario and Ohio. Adam Steiner , 35, Owner, Birnam Design Co., Valparaiso, Ind. Cleveland. . Alair Homes.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Lenders negotiate their own fees and the USDA charges 2 percent of the guaranteed amount as a one-time fee. HIGH IMPACT PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE GRANT (HIPI): A negotiated grant provided to pre-approved applicants in certain high-impact sectors designated by the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED).

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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2-5 states (Ohio, 0.250; Mississippi, 0.233; Pennsylvania, 0.223; and Texas, 0.210), according to the U.S. Minnesota also is in the process of negotiating contracts with grantees for its NextGen Energy program. So evolved is Louisiana’s pipeline infrastructure that the state’s No. times that of the Nos. Wind power in the U.S.