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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Businesses in an FTZ may see a reduction in duties on labor, overhead and profit. And the city’s undeniable creative spirit continues to attract more and more musicians, artisans, craftsman, chefs, brewers and others who now call Nashville home. FTZs jumped 24.8 percent from the previous year, to $99.2

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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A new $790 million runway is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014, and low-cost domestic carriers such as JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and US Airways provide daily flight service. With more than 2,400 acres of land available for lease, runway access and CSX rail service, the Technology Center is an industrial gem.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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“Nearly five years ago, we announced that we would begin building an engineering presence in Pittsburgh, a city with a strong technology ecosystem, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit and great quality of life,” said Andrew Moore, Engineering Director, Google Pittsburgh. IceCure Medical is leasing space in GCIC’s 50,000 sq.

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Less Is More In New England

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Downtown Arts & Entertainment District: Rochester became a National Main Street Community in 2006, gaining approval from the National Trust for Historic Preservation for their strategic plan and achieving non-profit organization status. The company also is taking advantage of two standard lease incentives offered by the QDC.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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The region’s assets include a readily available base of skilled knowledge workers, a warm climate for creative activities, convenient access to world markets, and a cooperative spirit that helps turn research discoveries into commercial products. million in new corporate profits tax and local income taxes will be generated by Medpace, Inc.

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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. Operation Oswego County (OOC) is a private, non-profit organization that works to enhance, promote and protect the business and industrial climate of Oswego County. Population Between 50K-200K. Operation Oswego County.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Vineland officials are committed to progressive economic development programs and policies designed to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit, attract new capital investment and promote a healthy and profitable business climate. Ak-Chin’s low utility costs, unique tax savings and below market lease rates add to its attraction.