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Kentucky has much more to offer than fast horses and smooth whiskey. Gov. Steve Beshear gave us a high-level view of his state’s aggressive push in automotive, logistics, advanced manufacturing and everything in between. From the September/October 2012 issue


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Kentucky has much more to offer than fast horses and smooth whiskey. Gov. Steve Beshear gave us a high-level view of his state’s aggressive push in automotive, logistics, advanced manufacturing and everything in between. From the September/October 2012 issue
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    Latest: FEATURE STORY: Building A Jobs Bonanza In The Bluegrass State - Kentucky has much more to offer than fast horses and smooth whiskey. Gov. Steve Beshear gave us a high-level view of his state’s aggressive push in automotive, logistics, advanced manufacturing and everything in between. From the September/October 2012 issue

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    FEATURE STORY: Building A Jobs Bonanza In The Bluegrass State

    Kentucky has much more to offer than fast horses and smooth whiskey. Gov. Steve Beshear gave us a high-level view of his state’s aggressive push in automotive, logistics, advanced manufacturing and everything in between. From the September/October 2012 issue
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    COVER STORY: 2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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    FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

    Unemployment rates are staggering, but what’s even more astounding is that there are thousands of jobs across the U.S. going unfilled due to a shortage of skilled workers. Workforce development training programs are now Job One. From the July/August 2012 issue
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    Report: LA, PA, TX, NY Lead in Facilities Investments

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    BF Rankings Report: LA, VA Tops in Economic Growth Potential

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    Utah-Based Advanced Composites Maker Moves to Titusville, FL

    Rocket Crafters will invest $72 million in a new 400,000-square-foot facility at the Space Coast Regional Airport.
    Built on the rubber and tire industry, Greater Akron is expanding its economic base to include investment in medical devices, polymers and liquid crystal applications.
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    SPECIAL REPORT: Northeast Ohio – Region on The Rise

    Northeast Ohio, a traditional leader in manufacturing, is quickly transitioning to the 21st century knowledge economy. A key advantage is access to markets—the region is within a 500-mile radius of 41 percent of all U.S. households. From the May/June 2012 issue
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    Bloom Energy Breaks Ground for Delaware Manufacturing Center

    Clean energy servers known as "Bloom Boxes" will be produced on a 272-acre site formerly occupied by a Chrysler assembly plant and now owned by the University of Delaware.
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    LOCATION FOCUS: Carolinas – Coastal Clout With Global Reach

    The Carolinas, well known for their creative climate and low-cost business environment, are now an East Coast engine for growth hitting on all cylinders. North Carolina and South Carolina are busy certifying shovel-ready sites and pioneering new incentives. From the May/June 2012 issue
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    Currier Plastics to Double Operation in Cayuga County, NY

    The custom plastics molder will invest $20.8 million in its expansion, utilizing $1 million in Excelsior tax credits and a $750,000 state grant.
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    ThyssenKrupp Presta Expands Headquarters in Vigo County

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    FEATURE STORY: 2012 Economic Development Awards

    Every year, we showcase the economic development deals with the biggest impact and rank the top states and metros. Now, we turn our spotlight on the agencies with the best practices who have achieved overall excellence. From the March/April 2012 issue.
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    Happy Trails

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    A Driving Force in Recovery

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    LOCATION FOCUS: New York – A Wealth Of Everything

    There are many reasons to love New York. Among them, its unique balance between innovaton and preservation, a quality that makes the Empire State an economically and culturally well-rounded business location. From the March/April 2012 issue
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    Business Facilities Names Achievement Award Winners

    New Jersey's Partnership for Action and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance are among the honorees in our first annual Economic Development Achievement Awards.
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    Ionic Technologies Will Invest $10 Million in SC Expansion

    The manufacturing firm supporter will double the size of its existing Greenville facility.
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Indiana – A Warm Business Climate Grows A Multitude Of Jobs

    Indiana’s Economic Development Corporation had a record-breaking year in 2011 as the state gained commitments for 19,080 jobs with hourly wages exceeding the state average. From the March/April 2012 issue.
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Arizona Is Challenging Its Homegrown Innovators

    From solar energy to information technology, Arizona is challenging its businesses to create innovation and keep it homegrown with new incentives and programs. From the March/April 2012 issue.
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Georgia – GT Info Security Center Supports Cyber Start-Ups

    Georgia Tech and a bevy of higher education resources in the Peach State are giving new players a leg up in the competition for venture capital funds to seed tomorrow’s industries. From the March/April 2012 issue.
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    Helmer Expanding Headquarters in Noblesville, IN

    The life sciences company will invest $10.6 million to construct a 137,500-square-foot manufacturing and global operations facility at the Noblesville Saxony Corporate Campus.
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    Rolls-Royce Plans Second Manufacturing Facility in Virginia

    The British jet engine maker will invest $170 million in a new facility in Prince George County to produce parts for Boeing and Airbus, creating 150 jobs.
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Washington – Aerospace Giant Aims Higher

    To ensure future success of its flourishing aerospace industry, Washington is focusing on new investments in training and a new statewide coalition aimed at competitiveness. From the January/February 2012 issue.
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    BUSINESS REPORT: Louisiana Keeps Moving Up Way Down South

    Louisiana remains a solid front runner for job growth and business development with best-in-the-nation workforce training and technology incentives that are cultivating a high-quality workforce. From the January/February 2012 issue.
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    Wichita Airport Authority Gets $2-Million Federal Grant

    The investment will support infrastructure improvements on WAA land adjacent to the Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita, KS.
    Advanced Manufacturing

    Toyota Sets Plant for Pendergrass County, GA, Creating 320 jobs

    The company’s Georgia operation will be known as Toyota Industries Compressor Parts America (TICA), and it represents a $350-million investment.
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    Honda to Build Acura NSX “Supercar” in Ohio

    The Japanese automaker reveals at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit it will produce the NSX near its current facilities in central Ohio at a new advanced manufacturing center.
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    Safran Plans $100-Million Advanced Manufacturing Plant in NH

    The 275,000 facility, on a 50-acre site in Granite State Business Park in Rochester, NH, will focus on R&D and production of next-generation composite aircraft components.
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    GKN Aerospace Invests $38 Million in Orangeburg County, SC

    The supplier of aviation components will establish a new manufacturing facility, creating at least 250 jobs over the next six years.
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    Finger Lakes Targets Energy, Sustainable Manufacturing

    The Regional Development Council will allocate $40 million in NY state funding for start-ups aiming to create 7,000 jobs within five years.
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    Lexington, Louisville Team Up on Advanced Manufacturing Push

    The proposed Bluegrass Economic Advancement Movement will develop a regional business plan between the two Kentucky cities to increase their competitiveness.
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    The Carolinas: An East Coast Engine for Growth

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