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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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This means that new hot spots of tech innovation are springing up in places like Kansas City, the site of Google’s new high speed Google Fiber network, and Pittsburgh, a new hotbed for innovative tech start-ups. Greater Kansas City: Silicon Prairie. We’ve found this in Kansas City. Rick Perry in a statement.

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Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grant Recipients

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“By working together, numerous organizations across Kansas are supporting the arts, generating strong economic activity in the state and contributing to a better quality of life for Kansans.”. The grant recipients are: InterUrban ArtHouse, Kansas City, $50,000. Gray’s Studio Restoration, St. John, $75,000.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. billion in operating profit. Revenue was up 4 percent compared with 2011, while operating profit was up 2% over 2011. A combination of other factors provides an innovative environment for doing business in Louisiana.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Zack Zimmerman exemplifies innovative leadership and unwavering commitment in the construction world, ardently championing the goal of decarbonization in the built environment while addressing the pain points of construction. His impact on the team has been nothing short of exceptional.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the country from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause damage to America’s crops, livestock, pets and the environment. Businesses in an FTZ may see a reduction in duties on labor, overhead and profit. FTZs jumped 24.8

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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He’s helped create new jobs and enabled the firm to retain top talent by creating an environment where employees can thrive. . This year, he introduced and established a company-wide common data environment (CDE) that would enable teams and partners to have better access to information so they can stay in sync. Boston, Massachusetts.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Non-Profit Incentives: Provides an incentive payment (payroll rebate) equal to 4% of the payroll of the new, full-time, permanent employees for a period of up to five years. TAX INCENTIVES.

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