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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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The southern states are known for smart, savvy and successful approaches to economic development and Tennessee is no exception. A clear path to acquiring or leasing the property must be identified and documented. As mentioned earlier, Tennessee is a popular business destination thanks to its rural and urban site preparedness.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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TENNESSEE FAST FACTS. I have to think this secures our future for another 25 year cycle,” Alcoa Tennessee Operations Location Manager Ken McMillen said. They are diversified, which makes Alcoa’s Tennessee operations much more viable,” Daniels said. Tennessee Gov. Population (2011 Est.): 6,403,353.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. The program requires that the designated sites go through a rigorous checkless to ensure they have all the necessary infrastructure, zoning and other characteristics needed for development.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site. Entered By: Clarksville-Montgomery County IDB/State of Tennessee.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. The park also has a 29,580-square foot spec building that is for sale or lease and can be finished to the clients’ specifications.

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