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FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

This project will continue to position Louisiana as a leader in the global technology sector as we are bringing in one of the largest, most successful, most innovative companies to create a first-of-its-kind software development center in Louisiana,” Gov. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in our 9th annual rankings festival. 5 in Biotechnology Strength Employment Leaders, no. Filling out the top five in our flagship Best Business Climate ranking were Florida, Utah, Louisiana and Virginia.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

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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.”

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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Quinn signed into a law a bill that extends the life span of enterprise zones for 25 years. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013. Parnell signed Senate Bill 23 into law which gives a 10 year extension to Alaska’s existing film and television production incentives.

Alabama 40

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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. Port Everglades, the 12 th largest cargo port in the U.S. The area also has the second-highest concentration in the U.S. million paint shop.

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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

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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.

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Deals Georgia Arizona Phoenix 105

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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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APRIL 15, 2014

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. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

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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.

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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. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. Together, they employ thousands.

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APRIL 8, 2014

national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. 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. Ever since the oil shocks of the 1970s, a primary U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.

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Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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APRIL 12, 2016

focused on mobile, security and business operations software). Five states—Louisiana, North Carolina, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Oregon—improved their scores by more than 10 points compared to last year’s Index.]. Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program. Andrew Cuomo.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40