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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate. Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. In addition, Iowa is second in the U.S.

Iowa 43

Iowa Site Illinois Education 43

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JULY 24, 2019

“Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. Iowa, Oklahoma, California and Kansas fill out the top five, respectively. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

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AUGUST 5, 2019

I n order to attract new development, locations have to be prepared for it and have sites that are ready to hit the ground running. are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. States across the U.S.

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Site Iowa Georgia Wisconsin 87

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MARCH 28, 2014

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). Iowa Economic Development Authority , for the Export Trade Assistance Program (ETAP). Any other fuel that is produced from a renewable or sustainable source.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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APRIL 8, 2014

States poised for major growth in wind energy in coming years include Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Michigan. Today, there are 3,198 utility-scale wind turbines in operation in Iowa and 100 wind projects online and producing electricity in the state. Wind energy is now the fifth-largest electricity source in the U.S.,

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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APRIL 15, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

Types of Capital Credit projects include: New Project or Expansion Project: Consists of new investment at a new site in Alabama, or new investment that will expand the capacity and the number of employees at an existing facility. The law allows more than one project on the same site. CALIFORNIA.

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