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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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ElectriCities service area. Photo: ElectriCities.). In April, South Carolina’s unemployment rate dropped to 8 percent, its lowest in five years. That same month saw North Carolina’s unemployment rate fall to 8.9 A number of companies have announced expansions and/or relocations to the Carolinas in the recent past.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The overall BR&E program brings together representatives of the City, the County, Lincoln Electric System, Black Hills Energy and the State of Nebraska. The Retail/Hospitality strategy is based on data from the University of Shopping Centers Economic Development Program by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. in nearly 30 years. AILING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE CRATERS KEEP GETTING BIGGER. VW, intent on selling at least 1 million U.S.-made

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

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Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. The Upstate of South Carolina is home to the largest share of the port’s in-state customers, including a large manufacturing base.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. But converting energy from the sun, wind or water into electricity is only the first step in the migration from fossil fuels to a greener future. power by 2030.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. The entrepreneurs found Hagerstown from the suburban Washington, DC area and as far away as South Carolina. billion), Oakland ($22.0

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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