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Military Bases As Economic Development MagnetsMany of the military bases that have survived the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) have become hotbeds of development. More |
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2009 Gold & Silver Shovel AwardsArea Development’s annual Gold and Silver Shovel Awards recognize states for their achievements in attracting high-value investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs in their communities. More |
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OEMs Supplying the Alternative Energy IndustriesA Google Maps mash-up charting alternative energy OEM cluster growth throughout the United States More |
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States Fund Renewable Energy ProjectsSixteen states have taken the lead in funding for renewable energy projects through tax and production incentives, rebates, grants, and loans. More |
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LABOR FORCE: 6,062,000
RIGHT TO WORK: NoTRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Mineral extraction and processing, agriculture, agribusiness, manufacturing, tourism
TARGETED INDUSTRIES: Life sciences, business and financial services, high technology, advanced materials and diversified manufacturing, building and construction, education, agriculture and food production, information and communication services, logistics and transportation, lumber wood and paperCOLLEGE GRADUATES: (Age 25 and over) 22.4%
BASIC BUSINESS TAXES:Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise Tax: 2.89 mills for tax year beginning 2009; and a one-mill reduction per year thereafter through 2010, after which the tax is eliminated
Sales and Use Tax: 6 percent of purchase price of tangible personal property and certain services, with exemptions; a local sales tax of 1 percent is collected on the sale of taxable goods and services initiated from a location in Philadelphia and Alleghany countiesProperty Tax: Based on fair market value of property; rates vary among local jurisdictions; no state tax
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