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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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When we scheduled a chat with Gov. Perry told us all of the CREZ (Competitive Renewable Energy Zones) lines are scheduled to become operational by the end of this year. Perry has supported pilot projects to assess the feasibility of large-scale seawater desalination plants on the Texas Gulf Coast. Texas Governor Rick Perry.

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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. Jindal said the company is examining the feasibility of additional Louisiana projects that would bring the total new capital investment at its sites in the state to $1.2 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 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule. started seeking city and state approval for its planned 70-acre intermodal facility in Southwest Baltimore, putting the project on schedule to handle increased cargo from the Port of Baltimore beginning in 2015.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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It is hopeful that the feasibility study will indicate, as have preliminary analyses, that benefits of the channel project should exceed its $300 million cost. For companies requiring rail, Greenville can be accessed by virtually every major railroad line. Safety and security also continue to be priorities at Port Freeport.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Improved accelerated depreciation schedules. Five-year accelerated depreciation schedules reduce corporate tax burdens. The Participating Lender sets all the terms and conditions of the loan (including premium levels, maturity dates, fixed or variable interest rates, secured or unsecured, amortization schedule, etc.)

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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PROPERTY TAX REFORM: Business: Accelerated Depreciation schedules for prospective acquisitions of commercial personal property have also been improved. Five-year accelerated depreciation schedules have been increased to help companies recover their investments even faster. The previous statute defined the schedule.

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