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GIS should guide zoning decisions in states hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, says expert

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As New York, New Jersey and other states hit hard during Superstorm Sandy begin their long road to recovery, the decisions they make on how to rebuild are crucial to determining how well they will weather the next big storm. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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There Will Be More Idas

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At least 29 people were killed as a result of the storm in New York and New Jersey and just outside of Philadelphia, according to reports. Homes were flooded and destroyed, roads submerged, power lines knocked out. We’re going to see new flood zones emerge that previously had not been flooded at least within memory.”.

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Giving and Getting

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An eyebrow-raising report issued this week by New Jersey Policy Perspective, a public-interest lobbying group, reveals that NJ has awarded an astounding $4 billion in tax breaks and credits in the past four years as the closing juice for some of the largest business development deals in the Garden State. Mid Atlantic Tax credits'

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. Canada and Mexico, while its access to over the road transportation is apparent. 50 percent of all U.S. million tons).

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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We also split our biofuels production ranking into two categories, including a benchmark for cellulosic ethanol, which promises to become a major new alternative energy source as pilot plants ramp up into full-scale production. We expect our new Data Center Leaders rankings category to continue to grow in importance.

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Home Stretch

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Here’s a quick update on some of the high-profile efforts to welcome them: The Port Authority of New York-New Jersey has nearly finished deepening it harbor to 50 feet (the Post-Panamax ships require clearance of at least 45 feet). Ready or not, it looks like the big ships will be coming this year.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Nearly 50 fatalities were reported in New York in the days after the storm; the death toll in New Jersey did not exceed 40 thanks to heroic efforts by NJ Gov. The $25-million campaign also would encourage New Jerseyans and tourists to shop local. The rest of Moody’s estimate comes from lost business activity.