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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Currently, the Port of Baltimore and Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. The Port of Baltimore is one of only two East Coast ports, along with the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, now able to handle post-Panamax ships. PORT OF VIRGINIA: READY FOR POST-PANAMAX SINCE 2006.

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

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billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. The rich timber resources make it home to Virginia-Carolina Wood Products that supplies both domestic and international markets with Class A lumber. Source: Brunswick County, Virginia IDA). Dominion Power Plant groundbreaking.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Railroad Spurs. This includes eligibility if located in OZs, MZs and Georgia’s 40 least developed counties, which offer job tax credits to businesses of any nature, including retail businesses that create two jobs.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. HSDC is currently precluded by law from investing in retail businesses, housing construction and the tourism sector. The provisions of the Kansas Retail Dealers Incentive Fund shall expire on January 1, 2026.

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