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JULY 11, 2014

The rural area is divided into two tiers: Tier 2 = Non-metro area municipalities that exceed 15,000 in population: Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Clovis, Gallup, and Hobbs; Tier 1 = Everywhere else in a rural area. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. Certain green industries.

New Mexico 40

New Mexico Compensation Income Finance 40

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AUGUST 1, 2014

In this year’s Metro Rankings Report, we’ve taken note of the crucial role exports are playing in the Recovery for many locations by charting their success in two of our rankings categories, Exports Growth Leaders and Exports Recovery Leaders. 10 in our Economic Growth Potential metro ranking. From the July/August 2014 issue.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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JUNE 19, 2014

The near completion of the Aerospace Training Center and the collaborative partnerships among multiple education entities prove to companies that locate at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park that they will not only have a great site, but also a very qualified and skilled workforce,” said Lawson. Van Meter Vision Park in Van Meter.

Site 66

Site Wisconsin Certification Georgia 66

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APRIL 15, 2014

Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. The combined state and local millage rate would then be applied to the assessed value.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 4, 2016

Nathan Deal recently announced that the company will add 800 jobs in metro Atlanta. These jobs will be a wonderful addition to the Antioch area and Southeast Davidson County, where Metro Government has opened a new library, community center and park in the past year. AMAZON: BIG WIN FOR SAN MARCOS.

Deals 40

Deals Alabama Georgia North Carolina 40

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

What we have found is that many of the communities have most of the information required for the certification already assembled and just need to have it put together in a useable and easily accessible format,” said Jim Gromberg, Metro Area Business Development Representative for the Minnesota DEED. As a state, Tennessee is a solid partner.”.

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Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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MARCH 21, 2014

BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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MAY 12, 2014

In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

Industrial 57

Industrial New Mexico Railroad Airports 57

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Not only is there a deep pool of existing workers who have experience in the logistics field, but education facilities throughout the Hoosier Energy region also have begun to develop training curriculum materials that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of logistics firms. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St.

Memphis 76

Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

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JULY 6, 2016

And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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JULY 15, 2014

1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. There also is Arkansas’s state-of-the-art railroad infrastructure comprising three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. 16,416 miles of state and U.S.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

With outstanding quality of life and access to the entire Chicago metro area, Arlington Heights is primed to continue to grow and thrive. DuPage County also boasts a highly skilled labor force, ranked #1 in the State of Illinois’ educational attainment, allowing DuPage County to meet the demands of the 21st century business community.

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. By Business Facilities Staff.

Metro 110

Metro Memphis Louisiana Mobility 110

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MARCH 22, 2016

The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40