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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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The nearby Port of Virginia in Hampton Rhodes offers a deep-water gateway to the global economy. The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Currently, the Port of Baltimore and Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. The Port of Baltimore is one of only two East Coast ports, along with the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, now able to handle post-Panamax ships. PORT OF VIRGINIA: READY FOR POST-PANAMAX SINCE 2006.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Spokane’s Small Business Council is committed to working with area municipalities to streamline the permitting process for expansions or relocations to the region. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is the first port on the U.S. Nearly 50 shipping lines connect the Port of Virginia to the world’s primary ports. Great Lakes U.S. -

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FEATURE STORY: 2014 Economic Development Awards

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Because Virginia laws prevented BVU from serving residents directly, the city initially hoped that a carrier would step in and provide broadband. Instead, BVU and its OptiNet division crossed several legal hurdles and gained approval to provide broadband and voice services to residents on the Virginia side of the city in January 2003.

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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. Small Producer Credit (AS 43.55.024(c)): Credit of up to $12 million per year for taxpayers incurring eligible oil and gas lease expenditures in North Slope operations.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The capital credit is used only after all other deductions, losses or credits permitted under Titles 40 and 41 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. See www.doleta.gov/business/incentives/opptax/.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County. In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. Population Less Than 50K. City of Rochester (NH).

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