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MARCH 2, 2013

Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce. plant in the state is already drawing attention to Alabama worldwide; much like the Mercedes-Benz announcement did in 1993. BF: Growth of film and entertainment industry employment in Alabama also is a DOC priority. By Business Facilities Staff.

Alabama 49

Alabama Mobility Electrical Defense 49

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APRIL 14, 2016

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and other state officials recently cut the ribbon on Phase 3 of the Robotics Technology Park, an $80 million, 85-acre campus in Limestone County where employees from Alabama companies receive training on the latest equipment from top industrial robot makers and automation software firms. Source: AIDT).

Alabama 40

Alabama Defense Equipment Schedule 40

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Iowa remains the undisputed champ of traditional ethanol production, but the Hawkeye State has laid down a marker it’s not sitting on its hands as the future of ethanol unfolds: Iowa is second only to Alabama in leading the way to commercial production of cellulosic ethanol. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

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JULY 26, 2017

Orlando, FL is the top-ranked metro among Employment Leaders; Huntsville, AL is tops among Aerospace/Defense Leaders in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report. Read: Orlando Leads In Jobs Surge, Huntsville Flies High In Aerospace.

Metro 63

Metro Defense Employment Alabama 63

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Read Boeing Consolidating Defense, Space Sites on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The effort to improve efficiency will bring jobs to Boeing's Los Angeles County, St. Louis, and Huntsville locations.

Defense 40

Defense St. Louis Los Angeles Site 40

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AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. Mercedes’ decision was a game-changer: the German automaker’s arrival opened the door for other industrial giants to come to Alabama.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Read: Hexcel Investing $200M In Alabama Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com. The company will expand its carbon fiber manufacturing plant, adding 90 jobs to its existing workforce in Decatur.

Alabama 40

Alabama Defense Employment Site 40

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JUNE 27, 2017

Read: Blue Origin To Invest $200M In Alabama Rocket Engine Facility. The spaceflight company will manufacture its BE-4 engine in a state-of-the art production facility to be built in Huntsville, AL.

Alabama 40

Alabama Engineering Products Defense 40

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JULY 24, 2019

Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report.

North Carolina 111

North Carolina San Antonio Louisiana Tennessee 111

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AUGUST 5, 2013

A supplier network already is queuing up to put down roots in Alabama to service Airbus. Robert Bentley met with Labinal officials during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in England last year and encouraged the company to locate in Alabama. TEXAS CITIES SURGE AS RECOVERY EMPLOYMENT LEADERS.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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APRIL 15, 2014

ALABAMA - updated for 2014. Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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AUGUST 1, 2014

In May 2013, the Administration launched competitions for the three institutes with a Federal commitment of $200 million across five agencies—the Departments of Defense, Energy, Commerce, NASA, and the National Science Foundation, building off the success of a the pilot institute in Youngstown. Together, they employ thousands.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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JANUARY 24, 2013

“Mobile’s selection as the only site in the Western Hemisphere assembling aircraft for Airbus cements Alabama’s status as an up-and-coming aerospace manufacturing giant,” said Business Facilities Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. Caterpillar reviewed proposals from more than 100 locations in the U.S.,

Deals 84

Deals South Carolina Georgia Utah 84

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. Little Rock, AR is a center for several major employers in a variety of industries including healthcare, service, government and agriculture. A burgeoning health care industry drives the regional economy in Pittsburgh.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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MARCH 21, 2014

INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Entries from 17 states that jousted for our top awards included a biotech mega-complex in Georgia, a world- class commercial aircraft assembly facility in Alabama, a yogurt plant in Idaho and even a refinery in Philadelphia. The company’s 2011 revenue was $13.9 billion; it employs about 19,000 U.S. Project Impact Estimates.

Deals 85

Deals Georgia Austin Louisiana 85

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JANUARY 13, 2021

Alabama’s "Rocket City" has been selected as the preferred location for the headquarters of the new U.S. Space Command. Space Command Headquarters Headed To Huntsville at BusinessFacilities.com.

United States 89

United States Alabama Defense Employment 89

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AUGUST 17, 2017

could wipe out their profit margins for smaller vehicles and force the auto giants to eliminate many of these models, reducing overall production and the employment associated with it. employment]. textile production, exports and employment.” textile production, exports and employment.”

United States 41

United States Agreement America Negotiation 41