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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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million in state and local performance-based grants (to assist IBM with facility lease costs, building operating costs; workforce recruitment, relocation and internal training costs; and payroll incentives). All told, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $146.5

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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That, along with a strong economy and zero personal state income tax, make it a great place to do business. Photo: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development). That’s where Kentucky shines. A major initiative of Kentucky Gov. And a number of initiatives, programs and advantages are moving Kentucky toward that goal.

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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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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development , for the Kentucky New Energy Ventures (KNEV) Fund. Funds are to be used for business development activities.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. Income Tax Capital Credit: The Income Tax Capital Credit has been available since 1995. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. 25 to $1.75

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Available to businesses of all sizes and a wide variety of industries, these incentives benefit business in many ways, including reduction or elimination of property, payroll, income and/or sales tax liability; customized job training; and special financing, grants and loans. Those include five on the Fortune 500 list—Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.,

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