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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County. In 2012, Airbus selected Mobile for its first final assembly line in North America, an investment of $600 million that is expected to create at least 1,000 direct jobs. The total foreign direct investment is $12 million.

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Industrial Warehouse Space, Distribution Center Demand Remains Strong

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Colliers market experts point to increases in industrial demand, specifically in Asia and the Americas, and highlight causes for stagnation in other areas: Modern, Build-to-Suit in High Demand: Institutional investors’ anxiety about the multifamily market has spurred demand for modern warehouse properties near ports and inland distribution centers.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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In fact, the Arizona/Sonora, Mexico region makes up the fourth-largest aerospace supply chain in the world and the largest in North America. After leasing the U.S. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone.

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Chiquita To Return Shipping Operations To Port Of New Orleans

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The project will strengthen both the state’s and the New Orleans port’s ties to Central America. Additionally, the new ocean service will benefit shippers looking to export more cargo to Central America. million in a port-owned distribution/ripening facility to be leased to Chiquita. per TEU (total value of $1.11 million to 1.45

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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The Director of Economic Development, Frank Fink will serve as the Parish guide to finding the right site, work through Zoning and Permitting issues and provide a complete set of regional demographic data and interpretation. Generally these sites are leased. The public sites include: The two (2) ports and the municipal airport.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Houston (Zone 84) and El Paso (Zone 68) also shined in BF’s new ranking of top Foreign Trade Zones. manufacturing sector.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Under a public-private partnership (P3) agreement with Ports America Chesapeake, a 50-foot deep container berth was constructed in 2012. Through our collaboration with Ports America, we’re moving the Port of Baltimore forward, creating jobs and connecting our State with cities and ports half a world away. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.