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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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million in state and local performance-based grants (to assist IBM with facility lease costs, building operating costs; workforce recruitment, relocation and internal training costs; and payroll incentives). million from the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish to support infrastructure and operating costs of the IBM facility; $29.5

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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This work should be scheduled at non-peak hours. Schedule maintenance on these doors so that it does not interfere with loading dock operations. Schedule shutdown with operating personnel. Schedule shutdown with operating personnel. Schedule shutdown with operating personnel. Review manufacturer’s instructions.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Constellation Field was chosen via fan vote for Baseball America’s 2013 Great Parks Calendar, the Skeeters organization was named a runner–up for Baseball Digest ‘s 2012 Organization of the Year and the new stadium was selected to host the Southland Conference Baseball Tournament, scheduled to take place in May.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer. During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. billion over 10 years.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The P3 project is a 50-year agreement between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Ports America Chesapeake to lease and operate the 200-acre Seagirt Marine Terminal. The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. Small Producer Credit (AS 43.55.024(c)): Credit of up to $12 million per year for taxpayers incurring eligible oil and gas lease expenditures in North Slope operations.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. PROPERTY TAX REFORM: Business: Accelerated Depreciation schedules for prospective acquisitions of commercial personal property have also been improved. TAX EXEMPTIONS.

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