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Molecular Miracle

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Major carmakers are exploring the feasibility of replacing steel on vehicles with graphene. Apple reportedly has developed at least six iPhone prototypes using graphene. The lightweight super material is expected to revolutionize heavy manufacturing as well as electronics.

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The Drone Age

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” It’s bad enough that the FAA thinks it’s feasible to soon start allowing thousands of commercial drones to fly in the U.S. Should commercial drone flights be permitted before defenses against rogue drones are perfected? Or, to put it in drone-speak, we’re putting the UTM before the Mobile Skylight.

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

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Jindal said the company is examining the feasibility of additional Louisiana projects that would bring the total new capital investment at its sites in the state to $1.2 While the airport is the heart of the aerotropolis, it is just one part of the robust transportation system that is crucial to Memphis’ success. billion over 10 years.

Metro 110
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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HEALTHY FOREST ENTERPRISE INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HF): Provides incentives for certified businesses that are primarily engaged in harvesting, initial processing or transporting of qualifying forest products. Expand infrastructure connected with existing fleets, public transit and transportation corridors.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. For more information, please visit this link.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. Texas’ job growth over the past year points to a steady and sustained expansion of our state’s economy,” said Tom Pauken. It outperformed overall U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. For its groundbreaking work, the company received a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in July 2012.

Austin 73