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Regional Cities Initiative Project Launched In South Bend

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North Central Indiana recently broke ground on the Studebaker Factory Buildings redevelopment in South Bend, one of the region’s marquee projects outlined in its “Innovate Indiana” plan submitted for state funding through the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. Mike Pence and Lt.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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All Promise Zones will continuously track those outcomes, and have committed to sharing data across their community partners (private-sector, non-profits, federal, state, and local agencies, etc.) Los Angeles, CA (Neighborhoods of Pico Union, Westlake, Koreatown, Hollywood, and East Hollywood). Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. A business and political community that does not support labor union activity. Acceptance of foreign firms and local support for cultural and educational activities.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Not surprisingly, the traditional Northern auto centers (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana) continue to rule the roost as supply chain Jobs Leaders. Rising stars Tennessee and Indiana, our fourth- and fifth-ranked states in Best Business Climate, show no signs of abandoning their upward mobility in this flagship category. Mike Pence said.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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However, mostly big enterprises profited from this inflow whereas small- and medium-sized companies still have to suffer from a depletion of seed money since the Recession. The federal government and the European Union provide additional double-figure million Euro funding. billion in venture capital was raised in the sector.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Non-Profit Incentives: Provides an incentive payment (payroll rebate) equal to 4% of the payroll of the new, full-time, permanent employees for a period of up to five years. TAX INCENTIVES.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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auto industry, Chrysler made a bold commitment to continue building its most profitable and recognizable vehicle in the city that long ago put cars on the map. The 4,600 workers currently employed at the plant are producing nearly 300,000 vehicles this year, generating an estimated $2 billion in annual profits. Names Innovation Hubs.

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