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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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defense contracts. Atlanta was the second most cost-competitive location in the large-cities category, followed by Orlando, Tampa and Dallas-Fort Worth, which ranked third, fourth and fifth respectively. and Dallas-Fort Worth at 96.5. By 2017, the plant is expected to churn out between 40 and 50 planes per year.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Four ports are located along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith, Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff. That represents 42 percent of the total U.S. population.

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

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Largest Cities (2011): Houston, 2,145,146; San Antonio, 1,359,758; Dallas, 1,223,229; Austin, 820,611; Fort Worth, 758,738. Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. They think big.

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Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX

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GEICO was founded in Fort Worth in 1936 to provide auto insurance to federal employees and members of the military. The company extended its lease in Greenway Plaza in March of 2013. It currently serves over 830,000 Texas policyholders and is now the fastest-growing major auto insurer in the U.S.,

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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. The office building is scheduled for completion by spring 2015 with the residential complex following in the summer. For the State rankings, please visit this link.

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