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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. Furthermore, Arizona is a right-to-work state with a very low unionization rate, one of the lowest unemployment insurance tax rates in the nation, and workers compensations rates that are much lower than the national average. By the BF Staff. In 2016, U.S.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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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. Florida’s economy, as measured by GSP, will have grown tenfold in size from 1980 to 2017.”.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion) and Retail ($109.6 commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. commercial casino industry directly employed more than 361,000 employees in 2017, and those employees earned more than $17 billion in wages, benefits and tips. In 2017, there were 460 commercial casino locations across 24 states. reached $1.1

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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With two locations in Denver (Union Station and in the Lower Highlands), WeWork has the capacity for up to 2,000 workers. 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 5 last year.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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From the July/August 2017 Issue. There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. By the BF Staff. Essentially, the region is in the midst of a ‘boom.” Mary offers one of the lowest property taxes in the State.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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From the September / October 2017 Issue. DMDII is one of nine institutes within the Manufacturing USA network, with six more planned by the end of 2017. In May 2017, the state launched an “Innovation Campus” that aims to accelerate the commercialization of research and position Rhode Island as a center of high value employment.

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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. Government leaders are committed to retaining, creating and expanding job opportunities for the service, retail and industrial sectors of the community. Union Pacific, ConAgra Foods, Peter Kiewit Sons, Inc. and Mutual of Omaha.

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