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

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They also will be eligible to give property tax abatements for new development, allowing cities like Camden to spur development and compete with Philadelphia for private-sector jobs and residential growth. Projects in these cities will have significantly lower eligibility thresholds and higher incentive levels.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The Program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). These areas are defined as counties outside of the Philadelphia MSA and those with populations below 1 million.

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Modest Revenue Increases Continue Through Spring

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In addition, nonresidential construction activity increased in the Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, and St. One factor leading to lower numbers was a sharp decline in retail employment. Corporate Finance Associates blog. 5 Fundamental Finance Tasks for PMs. Leadership in Action. Managing Employees.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. The product is already there, on the shelf in the distribution center,” Sheffi notes.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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When Urban Outfitters was considering a relocation, a full-court press by an “Action Team” including the Pennsylvania Governor’s office and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development convinced the specialty retail giant to double down on its investment in the Commonwealth. million through the KJRA.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. That research supports the trade shows and targeted retail and hospitality efforts of the city. The company $7.2-million

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Alexis Udine , 37, Account Supervisor, Group Two Advertising, Philadelphia. Education • BA, Business Administration, The George Washington University • MDes, Real Estate Development and Finance, Harvard University. Education • BBA, Finance, Texas A&M. Alex Akel, 29. President, Owner. Akel Homes. Delray Beach, Fla. .