Remove Finance Remove Innovation Remove Office Remove Railroad
article thumbnail

Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance.

Metro 111
article thumbnail

PSMJ Resources Blog: Managing Risk in Public Works

PSMJ Resources

Establishing and maintaining liaison with the local Corps District office can determine the processes and timelines. Railroads are particularly problematic. Across all of North America railroad permitting is a common challenge. If a project requires coordination with a railroad, allow substantial extra time and budget.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses.

Income 108
article thumbnail

State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

broke ground on a 217,000-square-foot office and manufacturing complex in Shakopee that will create about 329 jobs. The region sits in the middle of major trucking, shipping and railroad systems, allowing goods to flow efficiently throughout the country. Among some of the state’s bigger projects: Shutterfly Inc.,

article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8 The approximately $30.5

Metro 110
article thumbnail

STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses.

Income 75
article thumbnail

Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. The locally owned, short line railroad company provides facilities for them to unload the corn.

Indiana 40