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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). For decades before the economic crisis, local communities were transformed as jobs were sent overseas and middle class Americans worked harder and harder but found it more difficult to get ahead.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). From the original story: For decades before the economic crisis, local communities were transformed as jobs were sent overseas and middle class Americans worked harder and harder but found it more difficult to get ahead.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In concert with the recession-fueled decline of vehicle sales, automotive supplier production capacity and employment also dropped rapidly during the Recession. Special consideration should be given to verifying utility capacities (water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications) that meet near-term and expansion requirements.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Running through the tract is a Union Pacific industrial line which is ready for more use. Utilities, including power electrical and gas lines plus water and sewer lines, will be in place ready to connect with tenants. The entire 800 acres is designed for a variety of sizes with the potential for a 100-acre lot, if needed.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. Services are provided at no cost to employers or trainees.

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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. ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Services are provided at no cost to employers or trainees.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Just like the rest of the country, California has its seen ups and downs when it comes to employment, taxes, energy and the environment. In addition, in-place infrastructure with water and sewer capacity makes Stockton a good fit for relocation. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue.