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CANADA: Alberta. More Open Than Ever
Alberta has one of Canada’s most thriving economies and is Canada’s most business friendly jurisdiction. In Alberta, there is: less red tape, globally connected, dynamic cities and stunning mountain parks, and a young, highly educated workforce. Alberta’s key sectors include Energy/Clean Tech; Petrochem...
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KENTUCKY: The Bluegrass State Is The Right Place To Grow Your Business
Within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population, Kentucky is located at the center of a 34-state distribution area in the eastern United States, Kentucky’s location advantage facilitates the distribution of goods and materials to a massive industrial and consumer market. Kentucky’s borders are...
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TENNESSEE: Great Brands Deserve the Great State of Tennessee
They believe in high expectations, low debt, and a pro-business regulatory environment. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages. Their state and local tax burdens are among the lowest in the country, and their state budget operates with a healthy surplus rather t...
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LOUISIANA: Custom Workforce for Expanding
As COVID-19 emerged in 2020, businesses paused expansion plans. Yet Louisiana’s recruitment pipeline stayed full, and soon began yielding impressive results. In July, Louisiana gained State of the Year recognition for best prior-year economic development results in the South. Days later, LED Fast Start® â€...
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MARYLAND: Home of Innovators
With a strong focus on education, Maryland has created one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial economies in the world. High-tech, high-growth sectors, like cybersecurity, life sciences, aerospace and defense, and advanced manufacturing, are thriving in Maryland, thanks to a talented workforce, a critic...
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The New Forestry Momentum
The National Forest System sees over 149 million visitors a year, bringing over $10 billion to the…
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The Manufacturing Trifecta: Better Design Methods, Streamlined Production, Reduced Costs
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SWLA Economic Development Alliance Focused on Business Recovery
By George Swift, President/CEO
SWLA Economic Development Alliance
Hurricane Laura has devastated our five parish region…
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Westfield Fluid Controls To Launch Manufacturing Facility In Lafayette
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Amazon Announces Plans to Build New Fulfillment Centre in Ajax, Ontario
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Stewart Enterprises to Add 115 Jobs in Jefferson Parish Company
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Governor Hogan of Maryland Announces $190 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses, Higher Education, and Nonprofit Organizations
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Quality Places
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CANADA: Alberta. More Open Than Ever
Alberta has one of Canada’s most thriving economies and is Canada’s most business friendly jurisdiction. In Alberta, there…
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KENTUCKY: The Bluegrass State Is The Right Place To Grow Your Business
Within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population, Kentucky is located at the center of…
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TENNESSEE: Great Brands Deserve the Great State of Tennessee
They believe in high expectations, low debt, and a pro-business regulatory environment.
Tennessee is proud to be a right…
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LOUISIANA: Custom Workforce for Expanding
As COVID-19 emerged in 2020, businesses paused expansion plans. Yet Louisiana’s recruitment pipeline stayed full, and soon began…
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MARYLAND: Home of Innovators
With a strong focus on education, Maryland has created one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial economies in the world…
