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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Pennsylvania economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Global Access Program (GAP): (newpa.com/gap) Designed to enhance the capability of small to mid-sized Pennsylvania companies to increase export sales. Small Business Administration. .

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Flying Without Altitude

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PIT sits on 12,900 acres (making it the fourth-largest airport by land in the nation, behind only Denver International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Orlando International Airport) and has the longest commercial aircraft runways in Pennsylvania at 11,500 feet. Mid Atlantic Fracking'

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… with Dennis Davin, Secretary, PA DCED

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Dennis Davin, Secretary, Pennsylvania DCED. We need to continue to nurture the talent pipeline that exists in Pennsylvania from higher education to business ownership by providing as many opportunities as possible to support their efforts. How does the KIZ program work and who is eligible to receive funding?

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Noting that the rolling pasture land was less than 20 miles from Atlanta’s international airport, the Pinewood team indicated it was a feasible location for their new studio complex. URBAN OUTFITTERS DECIDES TO DOUBLE DOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA. -based Pinewood Studios was interested in establishing a U.S.

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

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Corbett and state and federal officials from both Pennsylvania and Delaware, to secure the remaining funding needed to complete the project. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to issue a final report on the feasibility of the project in April 2014. PRPA is now working with its allies, including Gov. Congress for authorization. “As

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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PABs are often a critical component in achieving P3 project feasibility, especially for large projects where PABs are paid back with revenue from project user fees or availability payments during the operation of the project. To date, the U.S. DOT has allocated approximately $16.9 billion to support projects across the country.

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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. 50,000 (max.) for projects creating at least 100 jobs.

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