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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2015 and 2.4 percent in 2015 before easing to 3.4 Ranked 5 th in the nation for high-tech employment by TechAmerica’s Cyberstates report, Florida boasts more than 270,000 high-tech workers. As one of the largest states in the nation, Florida offers a large and talented pool of workers to employers.

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Technology Center Opens At UL Lafayette Research Park

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million facility, a CGI Onshore IT Services Center of Excellence, will be home to 400 high-quality IT jobs at full employment. CGI’s arrival in Louisiana has helped elevate our state’s status as a leading destination for knowledge-based employers and the creative professionals who help them thrive,” said Governor John Bel Edwards.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. employment growth. About 63 percent of the shipments received at zones involved domestic status merchandise.

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Minnesota: Exports Are Expanding In The Land Of The Lakes

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“These Minnesota companies illustrate how exporting or attracting foreign direct investment can help businesses compete globally,” said Commissioner Shawntera Hardy of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). “I million in 2015, which accounted for 80 percent of its sales. The company had exports of $2.2

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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Development Opportunity Zones: Non-refundable tax credits for new and expanding businesses in the cities of Beloit, Janesville and Kenosha to assist with capital investment and the creation and retention of new, full-time jobs. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2015, 3.75%.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Virginia has a longstanding reputation as a workforce pioneer thanks to programs such as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. Culpeper’s five strategically located Tech Zones provide incentives to qualified technology zone businesses.