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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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The state’s regulatory agencies and local governments provide quicker, less costly and more predictable permitting processes for significant economic development projects without reducing environmental standards. percent in March 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nearby is a 15-acre Cape Coral Army Reserve Center.

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Less Is More In New England

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Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annual average unemployment rate in New England, at 4.1 Over the 40 years this statistical data has been collected, the jobless rate in New England has rarely exceeded the U.S. By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Isssue. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 percentage points to 4.9

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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. Vineland also offers competitive rail service, while freight air service and deep water port facilities, which include Foreign Trade Zones, are just a short drive away.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Another popular economic development incentive offered by the state is the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, which enables local communities to partner with the State of Texas to promote job creation and significant private investment, helping assist economically distressed areas of the state. billion in capital investment.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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It has two Foreign Trade Zones and a transportation network that includes an international airport, Page Field, a general aviation airport, and I-75. Two Foreign Trade Zones; I-75, I-4, and I-95; the Florida Turnpike; four U.S. highways (17, 27, 441, and 98); and 12 state roads traverse or pass near the region.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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percent, the lowest since 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. CVS produces “Grab Apples” from locally grown apples that are sliced, packaged and shipped to local schools, retail markets, restaurants and their distributors. Teti Bakery USA, Inc., is the newly formed U.S.