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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent in 2014, 2.8 Rick Scott signed a bill into law that will eliminate sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment starting April 30, 2014. percent in 2014 and 4.1 Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.). By Dominique Cantelme. percent in 2012, 1.6

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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From the March/April 2014 issue. One of the prime reasons for Islip’s attractiveness to local, national and international businesses is the proximity these businesses have to Long Island MacArthur Airport (LIMA), which the Federal Aviation Administration has defined as being on-par with LaGuardia Airport and John F.

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Japanese Manufacturer To Open Biotech Facility In Georgia

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Operations are anticipated to begin in April 2014, and Georgia Quick Start workforce training program will assist the company with its training needs. “Our proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and our unique quality of life are going to help Calpis get off to a great start here in Georgia.”

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. After more than 18 years of planning, work finally began in late January on a new, 8,000-foot-long runway at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Pittsburgh, PA. Little Rock, AR: Regional Growth Center.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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From the July/August 2014 issue. Three international airports, three major seaports, seven executive airports, and 40 colleges and universities as well as 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of waterways, 40 golf courses, and average yearly temperatures of 82°F are only some of the reasons to relocate to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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From the January/February 2014 issue. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. Employment in Joplin is now at pre-recession levels.