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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. million customer accounts or an estimated more than 11 million people across Florida. in Florida. While the sun is setting on coal use in Florida,?cleaner customers money.?The

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry.

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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

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Four weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, 80% of the island remained without electricity, while hurricanes Irma and Harvey produced heavy winds with resulting storm surge that impacted much of Florida and coastal Texas. It is being reported that Harvey’s total cost of damage makes it the costliest natural disaster in U.S.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. This commitment is shown via a broad range of incentives available to industry.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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State and local incentives from Florida and the City of Pembroke Pines totaled $554,000, including $434,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program and $80,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. Accompanying this quality of place is a business climate combining an extensive collection of competitive advantages, from low business operating costs, to robust infrastructure, creating an ideal environment for success.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.

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