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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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The new law builds on Christie’s commitment to revitalizing New Jersey’s cities. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson.

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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use

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Candid insights and observations from these experts formed the basis for After Sandy , a comprehensive, practical set of 23 recommendations focused on four areas—land use and development; infrastructure, technology and capacity; finance, investment and insurance; and leadership and governance.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The New Castle–Henry County Industrial Park is well positioned for additional investment from other food processors. The Park offers an expandable 50,000-square-foot shell building and land sites ranging from 30 to 65 acres and is zoned light industrial. It is served by the New Castle municipal water and sewer utility.

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South Korean Steel Processor Adding 60 Jobs In Indiana

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This new project will allow POSCO to supply world premium wire-rod and bar to our customers in the United States quickly and efficiently, said Kyu Tae Kim, finance director at POSCO AAPC. All imported steel wire coils from domestic and foreign mills will be received via barge. automotive market and increase our supply chain.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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To achieve that goal, they provide comprehensive assistance to existing businesses and those seeking to relocate, whether they are developing a business plan, looking for the best site, or searching for financing or other assistance. The City has two HUB Zones through SBA, and is a New Market Tax Credits eligible community.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Nearly 50 fatalities were reported in New York in the days after the storm; the death toll in New Jersey did not exceed 40 thanks to heroic efforts by NJ Gov. The $25-million campaign also would encourage New Jerseyans and tourists to shop local. President Obama joins Gov. Kim Guadagno.

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” Readers were given the impression that huge bundles of cash were being “spent” to finance incentives for large corporations promising job-rich projects. And how did the financially strapped Times Co, manage to finance its dazzling new tower?

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