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AUGUST 27, 2013

Cool Planet Energy Systems President and CEO Howard Janzen announced the company will build three bio-refineries in Louisiana with a capital investment of $168 million. We are now setting the pace for innovative new technologies that harness Louisiana’s renewable energy resources and supply advanced fuels to meet our nation’s energy demands.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Avant Organics' parent firm Crest Industries will create 40 new jobs with a $4 million capital investment at the Central Louisiana Port. Read: Avant Organics To Launch Manufacturing Site In Alexandria, LA at BusinessFacilities.com.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks. Read: September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5) at BusinessFacilities.com.

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MAY 12, 2014

SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. 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. made products overseas for export.

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JULY 29, 2013

“We’re impressed with the state’s commitment to its premier port,” Rogers said, noting that Louisiana recently modified its tax incentives to expand their coverage to include warehousing and storage, port operations, marine cargo handling, ship building and repairs, and oil and gas activities. Far West U.S. -

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JUNE 3, 2014

has announced the company will relocate its shipping operations from the Port of Gulfport in Mississippi to the Port of New Orleans in Louisiana. . At the announcement, Louisiana Gov. Louisiana is laser-focused on being the U.S. Posted by Heidi Schwartz . Chiquita Brands International Inc. per TEU (total value of $1.11

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JUNE 12, 2014

Department of Transportation (DOT) says that you are three times more likely to get into a crash when distracted while using a cell phone. Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone. Vermont’s law applies only in work zones.

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APRIL 24, 2017

Louisiana is ready to be the prime global hub for liquefied natural gas exports, and it’s aiming to be the national leader in cybersecurity. Read Energizing Louisiana’s Future on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Bobby Jindal said, “Danos is a major economic driver in Louisiana, and its decision to reinvest in our state represents a tremendous vote of confidence in Louisiana’s outstanding business climate, workforce and infrastructure.

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JULY 6, 2016

Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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JUNE 26, 2017

Importers get more bang for the buck by moving their goods through duty-free foreign trade zones located within or adjacent to ports. The nation’s ports are handling record amounts of shipping. Read: Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

This project will continue to position Louisiana as a leader in the global technology sector as we are bringing in one of the largest, most successful, most innovative companies to create a first-of-its-kind software development center in Louisiana,” Gov. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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MAY 5, 2016

Enjoying an abundance of economic assets and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, the nine-parish (county) region of Acadiana in south Louisiana is a special place to do business — culturally vibrant and rich in Cajun heritage. KPMG’s 2015 “Location Matters: The State Tax Costs of Doing Business” noted Louisiana ranks No.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Louisiana Economic Development estimates the expansion will result in an additional 91 new indirect jobs. BASF could have invested in other states, but they are choosing to expand right here in Louisiana because we have a great business climate, a strong transportation infrastructure and the best workers in the world.”

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JUNE 22, 2016

It provides graduates with the hands-on training they need to begin careers in diverse fields such as aerospace, automotive, building technologies, consumer products, logistics, energy, green technology, manufacturing, materials processing, medical, mining and transportation. and Austin Community College (ACC).

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city in 2007, beating back legal challenges from private service providers who tried to block the project.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. This legislation will further allow us to capitalize on one of our greatest economic assets—our port system,” said Louisiana Senator Norby Chabert, who authored the SB122 tax credit legislation. “It

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

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. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. Honorable Mentions.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Quinn signed into a law a bill that extends the life span of enterprise zones for 25 years. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013. The legislation re-establishes California’s international trade offices in order to drive exports and increase direct foreign investment in the Golden State.

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APRIL 8, 2021

The expansion of Lineage Logistics' Port of New Orleans cold-storage facility will create 50 new jobs and support the state's $1.6 billion poultry industry. Read: Lineage Logistics Investing $42M In Port Of New Orleans Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ENTERPRISE ZONES: Businesses located within the boundaries of an EZ are eligible for tax credits. LAMBRA zones are a companion to EZs.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Other states with large shale deposits—including Pennsylvania, Ohio and Louisiana—are moving full speed ahead with large-scale fracking operations. The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 20, 2012

Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Large fleet owners typically use F-650-size trucks, which have a gross-vehicle weight rating of 26,000 lbs, for maintenance of traffic in work zones, such as cone and barrel trucks. contact us. industry jobs. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->. ENR subscriber login » -->. Environment.

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JULY 23, 2018

Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more. Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

Located on the Indiana and Illinois border along the Wabash River between Evansville and Terre Haute, the county is home to ample farmland and a pioneer spirit dating back to the Louisiana Purchase. Additionally, the city was able to provide a $4 million Urban Enterprise Zone loan to assist with renovation costs.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Work continues in the dredge zone around the clock, six days a week, during the work season from May through November. Along the dredge zone, air, water and noise monitoring systems are in place to alert officials to adverse conditions. contact us. industry jobs. Environment.

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APRIL 8, 2014

Natural gas also is lifting the state economy in Louisiana. will produce high quality transportation fuels, including GTL diesel, as well as other value-adding chemical products. 3 natural gas producer (including offshore production), Louisiana is uniquely poised to create significant next-generation energy growth.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

By the BF Staff From the September/October 2018 Issue U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides security and facilitation operations at 328 ports of entry throughout the country, enforcing U.S. laws and regulations with more than 60,000 employees. Read: Ports & FTZs: The Value of Entry at BusinessFacilities.com.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

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. billion), Oakland ($22.0

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APRIL 5, 2019

Formal construction will begin this year at a 1,500-acre Mississippi River site, which will become home to one of the world’s largest methanol production facilities. James Parish Gets $2.2-Billion Billion Methanol Complex at BusinessFacilities.com.

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JULY 22, 2012

Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. businesses are expanding their presence into China to take advantage of the countrys growing consumer base, improving infrastructure, trading centers and special economic zones. contact us. industry jobs. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->. ENR subscriber login » -->. Environment.

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OCTOBER 10, 2018

The planned transformation of the 254-acre former Avondale Shipyards site is one of the largest economic development announcements in Jefferson Parish history. Read: Louisana Shipyard To Become Global Logistics Hub at BusinessFacilities.com.

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APRIL 12, 2016

Two unique state programs are the winners of our Achievement in Public-Private Partnership awards: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) , for its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project; and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the Edison Innovation Fund.

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