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Tennessee Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Tennessee economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Historically, manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, and service-related industries including back office, financial and telecommunications can be assisted. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Tennessee has been named Business Facilities’ 2013 State of the Year. Tennessee continues to impress us with its aggressive execution of a diversified growth strategy,” said BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. Tennessee also has aggressively pursued growth in its auto parts and supplier sector. billion expansion in Kingsport, TN.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. BF: Tennessee has been cited by the U.S. What steps has Tennessee taken to achieve this result? BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. By the Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2014 issue.

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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. “With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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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. It provides nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations and connects Middle Tennessee to the rest of the country, and beyond. DYERSBURG/DYER COUNTY: A REGIONAL HUB IN TENNESSEE. The Nashville Airports Experience.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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said Geoff Schomacker, director of project development for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). TENNESSEE’S PIONEERING SITE-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. There are now 22 Select Tennessee Certified Sites available in 16 different counties across the state.

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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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