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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Currently there are two: one located in the Little Rock Metro in Central Arkansas and another in West Memphis in Northeast Arkansas. Our economic development region (Metro Little Rock Alliance) goes beyond our MSA, representing a 12-county region with a population of over 1,000,000 people reflecting the mobility of our workforce.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Joining Habit Burger Grill in The Marketplace on Main, anchored by the Walmart Supercenter, are Pieology Pizzeria, Yogurtland, Metro PCS, Great Clips and a nail salon in the 14,000-square-foot multi-tenant building along Main Street at Escondido. percent accounting for the added inventory. percent to 13.06 percent vacancy rate.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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A review of the available space inventory reveals that Wheeling’s industrial parks are experiencing strong demand from both existing and new businesses. Richelieu has leased a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and plans to employ 115 people.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. percent in 2013 and 8.3 percent in 2014. Overall rail traffic was up 4.5 percent for intermodal.

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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. Inventory is exempt from property tax. Metro: Capital investment of at least $5 million and at least 25 new jobs. TAX INCENTIVES. million.

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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. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas. INVENTORY TAX EXEMPTION: Effective January 1, 2011, business inventory is exempt from state property taxes (0.25

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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The Black Forest Industrial Park, a 52-acre AdvantageSite in Ozark, AL, features a 29,580-square-foot building that is for sale or lease and can be adapted to clients’ specifications. The park also has a 29,580-square foot spec building that is for sale or lease and can be finished to the clients’ specifications.

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