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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality.

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MAY 12, 2014

Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. Rail access is provided by both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP) railroads, as well as several short-line railroads.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

BNA Vision will ensure the airport ascends alongside the city and ensure all travelers—whether for business or leisure—get the full Music City experience at Nashville International Airport. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. City Docks at Port of Lake Charles Foreign Trade Zone 87 (Photo: www.portlc.com).

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JULY 6, 2016

DuPage County is in close proximity to North America’s largest inland port, the Centerpoint Intermodal Center, which provides direct access to the BNSF logistics park and the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA IS BOOMING, WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO GROW. 50 percent of all U.S.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Right-to-Work State: Union membership in Kansas is 6.8%, well below the national average. Workers’ Compensation: Kansas ranks 9th lowest in the U.S. Promoting Employment Across Kansas (PEAK): This program offers qualified companies the ability to retain 95% of their payroll withholding tax for up to five to seven years.

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MARCH 21, 2014

LOUISIANA FASTSTART™ is a workforce development program, providing customized workforce recruitment, screening, training development and training delivery to eligible, new or expanding companies – all at no cost. The tax credit depends on the number of Louisiana resident employees. Louis and Kansas City urban areas.

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