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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Building from an agribusiness base, the state today is thriving and competitive in manufacturing, professional services and wholesale and retail trades. Aggressive local incentives, based on the quality of jobs, and state incentives, including income tax credits. Low operating costs and low cost of living. percent nationally.

Kansas 49
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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park. This reflects the retail market’s vast potential in the city. percent, construction which grew by 3.9

Florida 46
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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South Carolina offers us an excellent business environment with a dedicated and skilled workforce. Under the terms of the award, Ipreo is eligible to receive up to nine annual grants equal to 65 percent of the state personal income tax withholdings from the eligible new jobs created since the date of the initial award.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. Since taking office in 2011, Governor Scott has moved aggressively to cut business taxes and costs, pay down debt and streamline the regulatory environment. percent).”.

Florida 74
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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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PSC advances the state-of-the-art in high-performance computing, communications and informatics and offers a flexible environment for solving the largest and most challenging problems in computational science. Technology companies find Greater Fort Lauderdale provides a stimulating environment for business success.

Omaha 76
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. That research supports the trade shows and targeted retail and hospitality efforts of the city. The company $7.2-million

El Paso 106
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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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The Southeast offers international connectivity via several airports and deep water seaports; a large pool of workers; and a multicultural environment. Low taxes, expedited permitting and competitive costs create an environment where businesses can grow and owners and employees can both prosper.

Florida 40