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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. Henderson defies the expectations of what Southern Nevada should be. If Nevada brings to mind the flashing neon of The Strip, Henderson is the quiet relaxation and abundant recreation at Lake Las Vegas. This generated $2.5

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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To lure new high-tech ventures, Reno is emphasizing its proximity to Silicon Valley (the city is a four-hour drive from San Francisco) and the fact that Nevada has no corporate or inventory taxes. Private sector R&D activity in Tennessee is increasing, with R&D employment growing by 10 percent during the past five years alone.

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

The Korte Company

Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. The owner, American Nevada Company, ultimately agreed to work with The Korte Company on the condition, according to Dan, that they have “someone running the job who had been with Korte a long time and had some gray hair.”.

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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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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour. EMPLOYER EDUCATION CREDIT: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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