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FEATURE STORY: Ringing The Bell For Growth

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billion project that will transform Philadelphia’s skyline while generating thousands of new jobs. billion Innovation and Technology Center in Philadelphia. I’ve shown my commitment to securing Pennsylvania’s financial future and stimulating job creation through meaningful tax, legal and regulatory reform,” Corbett told BF.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Entries from 17 states that jousted for our top awards included a biotech mega-complex in Georgia, a world- class commercial aircraft assembly facility in Alabama, a yogurt plant in Idaho and even a refinery in Philadelphia. 10-billion gas-to-liquids plant will yield 96,000 barrels/day of fuels. billion cracker unit will produce 1.4M

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