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APRIL 18, 2013

From the March/April 2013 issue. The information provided included the top projects (initiated since the beginning of 2012), in terms of capital investment and job creation. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. By Business Facilities Staff. Population Greater Than 500k.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. Monday, January 7, 2013.

BIM 40

BIM Conference Education CAD 40

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MAY 20, 2014

Corbett makes economic development a top priority with his JOBS 1st PA initiative developed in 2012 to encourage private-sector investment by removing barriers to job creation, reducing taxes and reigning in government spending. billion from 2012 to 2013, totaling $40.9 Pennsylvania is fueling business growth. billion, 59-story tower.

Pennsylvania 47

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Zoning Innovation 47

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JUNE 5, 2014

Manchester has it all, from some of the world’s most advanced centers for the study of major diseases, to labs exploring new ways to analyze health data and the National Graphene Institute, which promises to unlock revolutionary applications for the use of the super-strong, ultra-light wonder material, graphene. Then, it’s back to the U.S.,

Georgia 68

Georgia Pennsylvania Innovation Industrial 68

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MAY 6, 2014

Business will be able to locate in these special university economic zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years, with no income tax, business or corporate state and local taxes, no sales tax, no property tax, no franchise fees, and in many cases, no income tax for employees. In 2013, AA Technology Inc., Kennedy Airport.

New York 67

New York Airports Education Zoning 67

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JUNE 22, 2016

Terry McAuliffe took office in 2014, efforts have been focused on transforming the state’s workforce programs and fostering talent development strategies to ensure companies’ long-term success. The state’s educational institutions are a selling point for companies considering expanding or locating in Virginia. Since VA Gov.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

We welcome the competition and especially the proliferation of rankings-oriented data sources in nearly every industrial sector. This has enabled us to track everything from Most Business Start-Ups to Most Wind Projects Under Construction. Texas edged out Utah, last year’s top-ranked state for Best Business Climate.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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JULY 23, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. A number of companies have announced expansions and/or relocations to the Carolinas in the recent past. “Our The company designs and produces reusable packing solutions for clients that include General Motors, Ford, BMW and Yamaha. The company plans to create 150 jobs and invest more than $15.2

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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MARCH 22, 2016

The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. In addition, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development has a long history of offering tax incentives for biotech companies such as Edwards Life-sciences and Merit Medical. Targeted Industries: Data Centers, Adv. Rendering of new Boeing facility in West Jordan, UT.

Utah 40

Utah Fabrication Defense Industrial 40

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MAY 12, 2016

Eight investment entities were competitively selected to invest in technology companies and other high growth firms throughout New York State. Innovate NY funding may not exceed $500,000 per investment or $750,000 in the case of any individual biotechnology related company.

New York 40

New York Innovation New York City Airports 40

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JUNE 6, 2014

The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute, to be build on the northern end of Goose Island, will research ways to make factories more efficient and improve military readiness, including the use of big data and supercomputing to solve manufacturing problems. Durbin says the lab will revolutionize the way the U.S.

Chicago 45

Chicago Innovation Design Illinois 45

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AUGUST 1, 2014

We also configured our Renewable Energy Leaders category to rank the metros that are using the most renewable energy, with some surprising results (hint: the top-ranked metro is the home of the oil bidness). (To Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.).

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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AUGUST 1, 2014

With this issue, Business Facilities ‘ annual Rankings Report marks an important milestone: It seems like only yesterday that we began our yearly tradition of separating who’s on top from who’s not, but this is is our 10th annual Rankings Report. TN is Race to the Top Leader. funding in the first three years of the program.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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APRIL 8, 2014

Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. Regions strong in alternative energy also are getting serious about installing new transmission grids to get new energy to market. By Jenny Vickers and Jack Rogers.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. s commercial banking anticipate the state’s real GDP (adjusted for inflation, it is the output of all goods and services produced by workers and property in the state) to increase to $443 billion in 2013, an increase of 3 percent from $430 billion in 2012. percent in 2013 and 6.7 billion in 2011.

Ohio 63

Ohio Airports Industrial Columbus 63

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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). In New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, businesses must be start-ups or high-tech companies. Funds are to be used for business development activities.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

When Clark Ivory returned with his family to Salt Lake City from a three-year church mission in the eastern European countries of Moldova and Romania in 2017, he could have easily allowed Ivory Homes, the company founded by his father, Ellis, almost 50 years earlier, to continue without him. Gardner Policy Institute. “We

Innovation 122

Innovation Utah Housing Products 122

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MARCH 12, 2014

In this feature, Business Facilities examines several state workforce development programs that are rising to the top. Across the country, workforce development has risen to the top of many state economic development agendas. This is because worker training programs can make huge social and economic impacts. production site in 1993.

Alabama 55

Alabama Louisiana Georgia Pennsylvania 55

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JUNE 19, 2014

Companies looking to build new facilities want sites that are ready to go and relatively risk free. The certification process involves developers—working closely with their local officials, utility partners and consultants—to become better prepared to market their sites with specific site-related information and community data.

Site 66

Site Wisconsin Georgia Certification 66

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

percent annually from 2013 to 2015, outpacing the national average of 2.46 Eurotranciatura, a subsidiary of the world’s largest steel lamination company, is investing $12.6 ATC produces advanced manufacturing equipment for the automotive, medical, energy and consumer products markets. Tennessee recently ranked No.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Mississippi Tennessee Utah 40

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APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Certified Capital Company Program (CAPCO): Promotes investment in Alabama-based businesses by creating several venture capital funds required to invest in Alabama companies. architectural and engineering, interest incurred during construction, etc.).

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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APRIL 22, 2013

From the March/April 2013 issue. According to the most recent biotechnology report published by Ernst & Young, the sales in established biotech markets grew more than 10 percent in 2012. The area has 225 biotech companies (of which 59 are core biotech concerns), and 14 percent of these employ at least 500 people.

Florida 63

Florida New Jersey Maryland Utah 63

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

For a list of the top Fortune 500 companies with major facilities in Pittsburgh, see chart below.]. Revenue for Fortune 500 is generally done by calendar year, and some companies' fiscal years do not align with the calendar year. Source: Fortune; last updated: May 7, 2012.). Pittsburgh, PA.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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APRIL 12, 2016

The consortium consists of both local and world-class companies experienced in delivering major public infrastructure works. and Walsh Investors, LLC will provide financing and long-term management for the project, while the construction work will be led by a joint venture team of Walsh Construction Company and Granite Construction Company.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. aerospace market for the future. Joe Company made Florida an ideal location for GKN.”. advanced manufacturing.

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42

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MARCH 21, 2014

The credit will follow the income generated by the project and, therefore, will be allowed to “pass-through” entities such as: corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, etc. A company may have any number of projects in Alabama, as long as each project meets the statutory requirements for a qualifying project.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

From the September/October 2013 issue. Month after month, the Lone Star State tops rankings for business climate, job growth and growing communities. Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. Credit: Lubbock EDA.). By Shana Daley .

Texas 49

Texas Education Airports Zoning 49

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. markets via train or truck. markets via train or truck. However, a wider and deeper Panama Canal is giving shipping companies less expensive options for shipping to Gulf and East Coast ports. In January 2013, four Super Post-Panamax cranes became operational on the new container berth.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

“Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund which have attracted top researchers and cutting edge companies to the state,” said Gov. Rick Perry. The job creation capital of the nation, Texas shows no signs of stopping.

Texas 45

Texas Fort Worth Dallas Airports 45

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MARCH 25, 2014

In July 2013, Utah celebrated the midpoint of Gov. The state now tops 70,000 jobs created since the challenge started. The celebration took place at Exelis Aerostructures—a high-tech manufacturer that lately is adding about 100 jobs a year. Herbert’s challenge to create 100,000 jobs in 1,000 days. percent, compared to the U.S.

Utah 45

Utah Education Industrial Products 45

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JULY 15, 2014

Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64