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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 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. The state will cross the trillion dollar threshold for nominal GSP in 2017. By Dominique Cantelme.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. The southwest side of Louisiana is in a strategic location with access to ports, airports, rail, the Intercoastal Canal, and America’s premier pipeline that helps to deliver industrial products across the country,” he said. The public sites include: The two (2) ports and the municipal airport.

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Vera Bradley Unveils Major Northeast Indiana Growth Plans

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a designer of handbags, gifts, travel bags and accessories, has announced plans to expand its operations in Indiana, creating up to 128 new jobs by 2017. Miller who were inspired to start the company when they noticed a lack of feminine-looking luggage while waiting at an airport terminal. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Vera Bradley, Inc.,

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . This key amenity is a boon to homeowners and business owners in several sectors: services, products and supplies, retail and manufacturing. In 2017, Moody’s Analytics expects the metro area’s population to expand 3.61 By the BF Staff. Photo: www.FastAerial.com). Has the nation’s No.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. AZLabs is located adjacent to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport making it a strategic location for unmanned and autonomous vehicle research and operations. Build to suit retail/restaurant pads and Class A office development opportunities. By the BF Staff.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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Plus, metro Atlanta is a digital supply chain leader as home to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport and a destination with an easily accessible port. These efforts are paying off as jobs are being created in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail and healthcare. From July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018, Buckeye saw an 8.5

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. 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. Motorola Mobility, Plantation, FL. million passengers annually.

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