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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park. Retail: Numerous existing retailers in Cape Coral have experienced tremendous annual sales and, in some instances, are the largest grossing stores within their respective chains. This reflects the retail market’s vast potential in the city.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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For example, wireless device supplier BrightPoint uses its Hendricks County FTZ facilities to package and program devices and accessories sourced from multiple countries, and then to distribute the ready-for-retail kits worldwide. Domestic distribution is just as convenient. TUPELO/LEE FTZ: 15M SQ. Foreign-trade zones help U.S.

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Less Is More In New England

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Waterstone Retail of Needham, MA has a 500,000-square-foot center underway with Phase 1 now open and Phase 2 approved by the city. Franklin is a platinum rated Bio-Ready Community as a result of establishing a biotechnology overlay zoning district, its streamlined permitting processes and the modern and robust infrastructure.

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Britain’s draconian coronavirus lockdown could be eased when fewer than 50 new cases are recorded each day for a fortnight, top scientist suggests

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He is in good spirits,’ his spokesman said. . For a week, I’d been permitted to leave my compound on specific errands for up to two hours, but yesterday was the first day that I could come and go as I pleased. . Clothing shops, speciality restaurants, and even some banks are still closed with trash piling up outside. .

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. The Retail/Hospitality strategy is based on data from the University of Shopping Centers Economic Development Program by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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From the farmlands and research and development, to retailers, food service and customers, you will find regional, national and global brands that call Ohio home. We are a clearinghouse for information, while acting as a liaison to city government, as we help guide developers smoothly through the permitting and licensing process.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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Low taxes, expedited permitting and competitive costs create an environment where businesses can grow and owners and employees can both prosper. Florida values the contribution of business to the state’s economy and quality of life, and its laws and policies reflect that attitude. Florida makes it possible for businesses to earn a profit.

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