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Expansion Management.com E-News for May 9, 2006

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In This Newsletter:
1. New Study Ranks all 362 Metro Areas for the Overall Quality of Their Public Schools
2. FedEx Express Announces $214 Million Expansion at Indianapolis International Airport
3. COMMENTARY: Will the Supreme Court Add Clarity or Confusion to the Issue of Incentives?
4. An Expert Explains Why Timing Is Critical for Incentive Negotiations
5. Recent facility expansions and relocations
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1. New Study Ranks all 362 Metro Areas for the Overall Quality of Their Public Schools
Because over 70 percent of the U.S. work force does not have a college degree, it’s important for businesses to look closely at the quality of the public schools in communities they are considering for a future operation or facility.
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2. FedEx Express Announces $214 Million Expansion at Indianapolis International Airport
Plans call for a 400,000 square foot expansion to the hub's existing sort facility and construction of a 175,000 square foot secondary sort building.
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3. COMMENTARY: Will the Supreme Court Add Clarity or Confusion to the Issue of Incentives?
If the High Court agrees with the argument that state tax incentives are a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s ‘Commerce Clause,’ what about states with low or no taxes?
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4. An Expert Explains Why Timing Is Critical for Incentive Negotiations
Location Management Services CEO James Renzas cautions against revealing too much information too soon about your project — and to always follow through to make sure you collect the full incentive amount.
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5. Recent facility expansions and relocations
Huber Engineered Woods Announces $200 Million Expansion of Georgia Manufacturing Facility … Belgium Manufacturer Eliet Chooses Pittsburgh for new U.S. Headquarters … and other short news briefs involving companies that have recently expanded or relocated facilities.
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