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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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The southern states are known for smart, savvy and successful approaches to economic development and Tennessee is no exception. As mentioned earlier, Tennessee is a popular business destination thanks to its rural and urban site preparedness. Curtis says the Select Tennessee Certified Sites Program will help all state communities.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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TENNESSEE FAST FACTS. Targeted Industries: Warehousing & Distribution, Headquarters & Back Office Operations, Data Centers, Call Centers, Manufacturing. I have to think this secures our future for another 25 year cycle,” Alcoa Tennessee Operations Location Manager Ken McMillen said. Tennessee Gov.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. The reputation of Tennessee’s business climate and skilled workforce has attracted countless world-class businesses to our state. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages.

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

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Alaska Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Back Office, IT, And Call Centers California Featured Post Logistics And Distribution Louisiana Maryland Pennsylvania Ports And Free Trade Zones Press Releases Tennessee Transportation Infrastructure U.S. - Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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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. Entered By: Clarksville-Montgomery County IDB/State of Tennessee.

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