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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

The Texas capital edged the Louisiana capital for this year’s growth prize, but the outlook in both of these cities is so robust we’re tempted to retire the category and declare these two locations permanent winners. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. ThermoCalc, TIMET, Trumpf, Inc.,

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. Railroad Spurs. LOUISIANA – updated for 2014. Research & Development Tax Credit: Provides up to a 40% tax credit for Louisiana businesses (based on employment) that conduct research and development activities in Louisiana.

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