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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Kansas offers a diverse economy perfect for your business. Building from an agribusiness base, the state today is thriving and competitive in manufacturing, professional services and wholesale and retail trades. The Business Recruitment Team for the Kansas Department of Commerce can assist you with various site location needs.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion) and Retail ($109.6 Three new properties opened in New York state, one in Kansas and others began or completed major renovations or expansions in 2017. The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF. reached $1.1 billion), Lodging ($232.2

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Rail service is provided by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. Lakes at Morganfield announced a $350 million residential and mixed-use development that will result in 1,000 homes retail business space. Interstate 10 and Interstate 210 are within a few miles of the port. billion plant.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From New Mexico, it’s possible to reach Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and Utah within one day’s trucking, and California markets in two days. 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.

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

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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. 50 percent of all U.S. rail freight passes through Chicago’s rail yards. That’s 3,792 jobs, 6.35

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Medical, manufacturing, technology, retail and many other businesses continue to choose Waxahachie as their home. Retailers in Waxahachie have enjoyed success for decades and continue to prosper today. Many new retail developments such as Waxahachie Crossing and Waxahachie Town Center, have been added to the community since 2000.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. This includes eligibility if located in OZs, MZs and Georgia’s 40 least developed counties, which offer job tax credits to businesses of any nature, including retail businesses that create two jobs. TAX INCENTIVES.

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