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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Since taking office in January 2012, Gov. Phil Bryant’s goal has been to build a stronger, more competitive Mississippi. Energy production is one of the largest economic engines in Mississippi, providing 28,000 jobs. Mississippi Gov. I’d like to thank Mississippi as well for a very warm welcome.”. “I By Ed Feldman.

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September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5)

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

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Edwards welcomed fellow governors and chief information security officers from nearly every state to Shreveport, LA, for the third cybersecurity summit held by the National Governors Association (NGA).

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Officers accept entries of merchandise, clear passengers, collect duties and enforce various provisions. 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.

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

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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That new hangar includes 26,000-square feet of hangar area and 7,800-square feet of office space. The new facility will include 15,000-square feet of hangar space and 3,000-square feet of office complex on the north side of Tower Road. Foreign-trade zones help U.S. Atlantic Aviation. TUPELO/LEE FTZ: 15M SQ.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Photo: Joe Andrucyk, Executive Office of the Governor). Photo: Harford County Office of Economic Development). In close proximity to APG, Harford County’s Office of Economic Development is located on U.S. The new facility includes office, conference, lab and vivarium space. Larry Hogan, with Lt. We’re REDI to help!