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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. Ten years ago, they were the first to use iPads to train workers,” Rogers noted.

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Using a multi-layered GIS map displayed on an iPad, LED officials were able to show site details, utilities, nearest rail access, proximity to the river and the Port of Lake Charles during the first site visits by the Sasol team. . $10-billion gas-to-liquids plant will yield 96,000 barrels/day of fuels. billion cracker unit will produce 1.4M

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