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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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million-square-foot global command center in Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor; a key factor was the Corridor’s robust infrastructure. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Available infrastructure and utilities. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Exceptional access, infrastructure and walkable amenities.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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SWLA’s transportation infrastructure is keeping pace with surging development needs. There are good sites to develop because of our infrastructure which includes six ports, interstate highway, railway, airports, a large pipeline system, a loyal and productive workforce, and training facilities,” Swift says. By Eric Cormier.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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More than 20 states had aggressively courted the aerospace giant when in the midst of negotiating a new contract with the Machinist’s Union it signaled it was willing to consider relocation its primary assembly facilities. Inslee praised the union workers who approved the new contract that sealed the state’s long-term deal with Boeing.

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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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