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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Less Taxing” since there is no state personal income tax—a key point for consideration, especially for the attraction and retention of key employees. The City of Fort Lauderdale helped us with the construction permits needed in order to build our space. We received a concierge service and our permits were done in less than two weeks.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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After swallowing that gloomy news, Californians trudged to the polls in November and approved a referendum increasing their state income taxes by a whopping $6 billion a year. From a statistical perspective, one measure that illustrates how a community’s economic health is trending can be seen through tracking the area’s median income levels.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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Low taxes, expedited permitting and competitive costs create an environment where businesses can grow and owners and employees can both prosper. Florida values the contribution of business to the state’s economy and quality of life, and its laws and policies reflect that attitude. Florida makes it possible for businesses to earn a profit.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. Taxpayers may apply 10 percent of the total credit amount per year over a ten-year period against their corporate business tax, insurance premiums tax or gross income tax liability.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Follow OSHA guidelines for permitting of entry and atmospheric testing of confined spaces. Special Instructions: 1. Special Instructions: 1.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Indiana is a “Right to Work” state and, in recent years, has enacted constitutional property tax caps and reduced the state’s corporate income tax. Walking you through the permitting process. Streamlined approval processes for zoning, permitting and design also aid speed to market. effective buying income. population.