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AUGUST 5, 2013

Several states—including Texas, Louisiana, North Dakota, Washington and Utah—deserve a shout-out for their overall performance in our 9th annual rankings festival. Filling out the top five in our flagship Best Business Climate ranking were Florida, Utah, Louisiana and Virginia. The Sunshine State surged into the no. and Caterpillar.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Alabama Texas Louisiana 111

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JUNE 3, 2014

has announced the company will relocate its shipping operations from the Port of Gulfport in Mississippi to the Port of New Orleans in Louisiana. . At the announcement, Louisiana Gov. Louisiana is laser-focused on being the U.S. Posted by Heidi Schwartz . Chiquita Brands International Inc. per TEU (total value of $1.11

Louisiana 47

Louisiana Mississippi Zoning America 47

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MAY 18, 2016

CGI Federal recently celebrated the dedication of its 50,000-square-foot information technology center that serves as an anchor for the 143-acre University of Louisiana at Lafayette Research Park. LED began discussions with CGI about a potential Louisiana technology center in August 2012, leading to an April 2014 announcement of the project.

Louisiana 54

Louisiana Employment Leases Education 54

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city in 2007, beating back legal challenges from private service providers who tried to block the project.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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MARCH 27, 2014

Nucor has created 140 new direct jobs to date and will reach its target of 150 jobs well in advance of the company’s year-end 2014 commitment to the State of Louisiana. By the end of 2015, the company will inform Louisiana officials of its intent to complete the remaining four phases. James Parish'

Louisiana 45

Louisiana Mississippi Site Industrial 45

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Louisiana Economic Development estimates the expansion will result in an additional 91 new indirect jobs. BASF could have invested in other states, but they are choosing to expand right here in Louisiana because we have a great business climate, a strong transportation infrastructure and the best workers in the world.”

Louisiana 45

Louisiana America Products Site 45

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. Honorable Mentions.

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality.

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides security and facilitation operations at 328 ports of entry throughout the country, enforcing U.S. The CBP combines customs, immigration, border security and agricultural protection, ensuring all proper revenues are collected for […].

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FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Bobby Jindal said, “Danos is a major economic driver in Louisiana, and its decision to reinvest in our state represents a tremendous vote of confidence in Louisiana’s outstanding business climate, workforce and infrastructure.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Infrastructure Leases Foundation 40

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S.

Risk 40

Risk Airports Nashville Zoning 40

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

Louisiana Economic Development (LED) estimates the manufacturing project also will result in 389 new indirect jobs in the Capital Region, while retaining 2,607 existing jobs associated with the ExxonMobil Chemical Plant and Lubricants Plant operations in the region. The state will provide a Modernization Tax Credit valued at $1.8

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Plans Employment Zoning 40

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. Mid Atlantic U.S.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Jacksonville 88

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MAY 5, 2016

Enjoying an abundance of economic assets and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, the nine-parish (county) region of Acadiana in south Louisiana is a special place to do business — culturally vibrant and rich in Cajun heritage. KPMG’s 2015 “Location Matters: The State Tax Costs of Doing Business” noted Louisiana ranks No.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development. The expanded lobby will welcome travelers and comfortably accommodate airline ticketing, baggage check-in and federal security screening.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Louisiana Sets the Standard. The program, which is run by Louisiana Economic Development (LED), was launched in 2008 to help attract and develop workers for new projects. to not close its Thomas Products Division plant in Louisiana, but rather to expand it by moving production from Wisconsin.

New Hampshire 40

New Hampshire Louisiana Alabama Georgia 40

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APRIL 8, 2014

national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Natural gas also is lifting the state economy in Louisiana. 3 natural gas producer (including offshore production), Louisiana is uniquely poised to create significant next-generation energy growth. Ever since the oil shocks of the 1970s, a primary U.S.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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APRIL 15, 2014

Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ENTERPRISE ZONES: Businesses located within the boundaries of an EZ are eligible for tax credits. LAMBRA zones are a companion to EZs.

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JUNE 22, 2016

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The Texas capital edged the Louisiana capital for this year’s growth prize, but the outlook in both of these cities is so robust we’re tempted to retire the category and declare these two locations permanent winners. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. Great Lakes U.S. -

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Quinn signed into a law a bill that extends the life span of enterprise zones for 25 years. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013. The legislation re-establishes California’s international trade offices in order to drive exports and increase direct foreign investment in the Golden State.

Alabama 40

Alabama New York Hawaii Wisconsin 40

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APRIL 12, 2016

focused on mobile, security and business operations software). Five states—Louisiana, North Carolina, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Oregon—improved their scores by more than 10 points compared to last year’s Index.]. NJEDA previously invested in four Edison Partners funds. The power industry is in transition. Andrew Cuomo.

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

Factors applied to basic velocity pressure formulae include gust effects, internal pressures, building height, corner zones, exposure, and partial enclosure. If wind load determination is left ambiguous in bid documents, differing interpretations of corner zones, insurer mandates, and local code peculiarities could result in costly re-design.

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