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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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

Louisiana 72

Louisiana Airports Zoning Transportation 72

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AUGUST 5, 2013

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. To fast-track program growth, LSU’s College of Engineering will launch the “Geaux Digital Louisiana” consortium.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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JULY 6, 2016

And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. This commitment is shown via a broad range of incentives available to industry.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site. Deal said the Innovation Center is “is exactly the kind of employer we want in the state.”

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development. Ruston is centrally located in northern Louisiana. Photo: City of Ruston).

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. If natural gas, gumbo and Mardi Gras are the only things that come to mind when you think about Louisiana, think again.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Alliance has a strong partnership with Broward County’s Workforce One employment center, securing nearly $1 million state and local training assistance for 1,107 employees in local companies. of employment in its biotech sector, anchored by its world-class research institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). The geographic boundaries have been extended, and capital investment and employment eligibility requirements have been reduced.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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MAY 5, 2016

A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., This reverses a five-year trend that resulted in employment decreases of 9.4 aerospace and defense sector continues to be one of the top employers in the U.S. Acadiana is home to PHI, Inc.,

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

AIDT offers comprehensive pre-employment selection and training, post/on-the-job training, maintenance assessments, industrial safety assessments and training, leadership development, and process improvement assessments—all specific to a company’s needs. In addition, the programs reimburse employers for a portion of their training costs.

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Louisiana Alabama Georgia 40

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Louisiana’s thriving capital landed this jewel with an unprecedented partnership which marshaled the resources of Louisiana Economic Development, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), Louisiana State University and the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish.

Deals 105

Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

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Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Education • BS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Education • BS, Marketing, Louisiana Tech University.

Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

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APRIL 15, 2014

Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. The credit is 20 percent of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The Texas capital edged the Louisiana capital for this year’s growth prize, but the outlook in both of these cities is so robust we’re tempted to retire the category and declare these two locations permanent winners. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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APRIL 8, 2014

Natural gas also is lifting the state economy in Louisiana. 3 natural gas producer (including offshore production), Louisiana is uniquely poised to create significant next-generation energy growth. With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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APRIL 12, 2016

Five states—Louisiana, North Carolina, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Oregon—improved their scores by more than 10 points compared to last year’s Index.]. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40