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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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PROJECT TITLE: FORMOSA PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX ENTERED BY: LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. James Parish surrounds one of the biggest bends of the Mississippi River, where the waterway turns toward New Orleans halfway downstream from Louisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Bobby Jindal.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

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

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The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. Rendering of the Bayonne Bridge, as it will look after it is raised to permit passage of Post-Panamax container vessels. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING. Photo: NJ.com.).

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Other states with large shale deposits—including Pennsylvania, Ohio and Louisiana—are moving full speed ahead with large-scale fracking operations. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located. Thus far, California hasn’t dived head-first into an embrace of fracking.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program: Permits taxpayers to receive a credit against federal income taxes for qualified equity investments in designated Community Development Entities (CDEs). Railroad Spurs. Natural Gas-Line Services.

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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 business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. This credit cannot be carried forward or back, and cannot be used to generate a refund to the taxpayer.

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