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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

From the September/October 2013 issue. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Texas Governor Rick Perry. By Jack Rogers. Texas is undertaking a $6.8-billion

Texas 49

Texas Regulation Industrial US 49

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AUGUST 5, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue . LED Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret terms the arrangement “a comprehensive talent pipeline solution” (see Snapshots interview with Dr. Moret, also from the July/August 2013 issue). In the 2013 ranking, the U.S. By Business Facilities Staff. GLOBAL RANKINGS.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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MAY 1, 2013

From the March/April 2013 issue. Coverage of its 4,974 square miles is aided by I-90, I-86 and Route 219; Buffalo-Niagara International Airport; the Port of Buffalo; and four class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific). By Dominique Cantelme. Western New York provides both city and suburban living.

New York 49

New York Airports New York City Industrial 49

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MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ENTERPRISE ZONES: Businesses located within the boundaries of an EZ are eligible for tax credits. LAMBRA zones are a companion to EZs.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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JUNE 19, 2014

Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. The company has invested an additional $6 million and created 100 new jobs in addition to the 300 already announced in June 2013.

Site 66

Site Wisconsin Certification Georgia 66

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

From the September/October 2013 issue . Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. We are now hopeful that by December 2013, we’ll have some of those sites that are officially certified and ready to market.”.

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Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

The location on I-20, rail served by Union Pacific and Foreign Trade Zone #165 makes Midland a prime location for distribution and manufacturing. The Foreign-Trade Zone Program adds to Port Freeport’s appeal. Since established in 1988, Port Freeport’s Foreign-Trade Zone No.

Texas 45

Texas Fort Worth Dallas Airports 45

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

The plant will initially create 286 production jobs when it opens in 2013. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3 million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

Industrial 47

Industrial New York Products Organization 47

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JANUARY 14, 2014

From the September/October 2013 issue. Several sites within Hendricks County are foreign trade zones, too. The City of Tell City hosts the Perry County Port Authority (PCPA), which operates the Hoosier Southern Railroad connecting the Tell City River Port to the Norfolk Southern Railroad. By Dominique Cantelme.

Indiana 49

Indiana America Roads Indianapolis 49

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

The plant will initially create 286 production jobs when it opens in 2013. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3 million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

New York 40

New York Products Organization Industrial 40

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MAY 12, 2014

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. Subsequently, the U.S.

Industrial 57

Industrial New Mexico Railroad Airports 57

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Construction officially started on the $600-million facility in April 2013 and aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with a targeted 2016 delivery of its first A320 jetliner. In late 2013, Gov. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. According to the U.S.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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AUGUST 5, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue . Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.

Memphis 76

Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

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JULY 6, 2016

trillion dollars on logistics in 2013, a 2.3 percent in 2013 and 8.3 Freight shipment volumes started 2014 at or below 2013 levels, rose through the spring, dropped al little during summer, peaked during August and September, and finally fell close to where they started at the beginning of the year. According to SoL, U.S.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

According to the Illinois Government News Network (IGNN), “In 2013, 3,000 families purchased homes through one of IHDA’s programs, generating 1,500 jobs and infusing $70 million into Illinois’ economy. were named to the 2013 “Inc. Existing Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. percent in 2013, down from 7.7 percent in 2012.

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51

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APRIL 8, 2014

Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. Early estimates for 2013 production project that output in PA topped 3 trillion cubic feet last year. In November 2013, MidAmerican Energy Co. times that of the Nos.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Louis are Foreign Trade Zones, providing low-cost production and warehousing facilities for imported and export-bound products.

America 45

America Illinois Airports Chicago 45

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JULY 15, 2014

As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. There also is Arkansas’s state-of-the-art railroad infrastructure comprising three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64

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MARCH 22, 2016

In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2 its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. percent in 2012.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40