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MARCH 9, 2016

For a list of Virginia economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Economic Development Access Program: Administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it assists localities in providing adequate road access to new and expanding basic employers.

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Virginia Zoning Defense Railroad 40

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S. 36 and U.S.

Illinois 79

Illinois St. Louis Railroad Zoning 79

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JULY 6, 2016

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.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

Adjacent to Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads and Interstates 20 and 49, companies at AeroPark are strategically located near some of the largest consumer markets in the South. The site offers a 24/7 control tower and a fire station and is designated a Foreign Trade Zone with customs and border security.

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

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.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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AUGUST 1, 2014

As indicated by our annual ranking of leading Post-Panamax Ready Ports (East Coast), currently, the Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) and the Port of Baltimore are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is the first port on the U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Southeast U.S.

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Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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APRIL 15, 2014

Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108