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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

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However, analysts say higher interest rates and a glut of cars coming off leases (which will crowd used-car lots with late-model vehicles available at discounts) could act as a damper on new-car sales. KENTUCKY: A CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP. Source: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development). million in December from 18.2

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Taking advantage of that strong educational and training foundation is the new BRIDG (Building the Innovation Development Gap) facility at NeoCity in Osceola County. Photo: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development). That’s where Kentucky shines. A major initiative of Kentucky Gov. Photo: Enterprise Florida).

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development , for the Kentucky New Energy Ventures (KNEV) Fund. The KNEV Fund provides seed-stage capital to support the development and commercialization of alternative fuel and renewable energy products, processes and services in Kentucky. Funds are to be used for business development activities.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Louisiana’s thriving capital landed this jewel with an unprecedented partnership which marshalled the resources of Louisiana Economic Development, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), Louisiana State University and the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish. Toyota is investing an additional $171.2

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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A central element of the public-private partnership that secured the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF). Awesome Inc.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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IMPA communities work closely with the state of Indiana, which has embraced its agriculture industry as a foundational part of the Indiana economy. Due to favorable lease agreements, affordable labor and a pro-business environment, these manufacturers have seen 16 percent job growth in the last 12 months.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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If GSA, as the “landlord of the federal government,” were to require or use something else, it would add cost to the building and leasing process across the building industry. Green Education Foundation (GEF). Green Hive Foundation. American Architectural Foundation. Foundation Communities. Green Building Pages.