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Greater Houston: Greater Growth On The Texas Gulf Coast

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Port Houston’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #84) is one of the busiest in the nation. Read: Greater Houston: Greater Growth On The Texas Gulf Coast at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jason Ford, Greater Houston Partnership

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Greater Houston Partnership's VP of Regional Economic Development discusses his city's recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and opportunities for startups, foreign direct investment, and technology. Read: Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jason Ford, Greater Houston Partnership at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Ports And FTZs: Searching For A Safe Port

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Ports and Free Trade Zones have taken on much greater importance as supply chain issues increase and demand for product grows from businesses and consumers.

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The Woodlands, TX: A Thriving Hub For Corporate Headquarters

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Located just 27 miles north of Houston, The Woodlands Area includes The Woodlands and the cities of Oak Ridge North and Shenandoah. Read: The Woodlands, TX: A Thriving Hub For Corporate Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). Photo: www.portofwsm.com). A multitude of factors drive St.

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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector

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Similarly, others that are competitive shipping destinations, such as Houston, Miami and Baltimore, are moving to re-establish more solid industrial leasing and investment conditions. Houston, Charleston, Savannah and Jacksonville all have double-digit vacancy rates.

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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

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history, resulting in a loss of 25,000 jobs in Houston alone. Factors such as workforce availability, proximity to suppliers and customers, and transportation accessibility are the most commonly considered factors. Geological Survey (USGS) by dividing land area into seismic (ground acceleration) zones based on historical events.

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