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MicroPact Doubles Size Of Northern Virginia Headquarters

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a developer of software solutions, has signed a 10-year lease that essentially doubles the size of its headquarters in Fairfax County, VA. MicroPact, which was represented by Brian Wood, Vice President, CB Richard Ellis, in the lease negotiations, is expected to occupy the new space early this summer. MicroPact Inc.,

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

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. Source: Brunswick County, Virginia IDA). Overall rail traffic was up 4.5

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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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The 2008 announcement by then-owner Cerberus Capital Management that it would upgrade Jefferson North and expand its capacity by another 285,000 square feet almost immediately hit a huge bump in the road to recovery. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is the first port on the U.S. automaker from going the way of the dinosaurs.

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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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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD & BRIDGE PROGRAM: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.

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