Business Facilities - April 2008 - (Page 32) By Rae Kutz N ew York is home to one of the biggest and most diverse state economies in the country, reflecting its vast geographical composition. With rugged mountains, rural open spaces, sandy shorelines, and, of course, pulsating cities, New York is a microcosm of American life. It’s a place that remembers its history— throughout its counties, you’ll find reminders of Native American tribal heritage, early Dutch settlements, and numerous residents who trace their ancestries through Ellis Island. But New York is also a trendsetter with a progressive outlook on economic development and an aggressive approach to conducting business. A pro-commerce and pro-growth state, New York offers various financial incentives to attract both small businesses and international corporations. The state’s Empire Zone program was created to stimulate economic growth through a variety of tax incentives designed to draw new businesses to New York and to enable existing businesses to expand and create more jobs. Today, there are over 9,800 certified businesses employing more than 380,000 people in 82 Empire Zones statewide. Plus, an array of tax exemptions and credits have helped give New York one of the lowest corporate income tax rates in the Northeast. Here are several exciting developments taking place in some of New York’s most business-friendly regions. OTSEGO COUNTY STEPS UP TO THE PLATE More than 500,000 visitors descend upon the Cooperstown area each year to experience what Otsego County, NY residents enjoy everyday. The National Baseball Hall of Fame, the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the internationally acclaimed Glimmerglass Opera, plus numerous art and living museums are a mere glimpse into the rich cultural opportunities that abound here. For outdoor enthusiasts, an array of pristine lakes and 32 APRIL 2008 A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Business Facilities - April 2008 Business Facilities - April 2008 Contents First Word Snapshots Corporate Moves: Ohio Businesses On the Move Corporate Moves: Nebraska If You Build It, They Will Come A Tale of Two Industries Economic Transformation In the Islands Diversity: A New York State of Mind Growing in the Sun Key Kansas Industries Get a Boost How To Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker Missouri Downtowns Dare to Dream Advertiser Index Ask the Expert Business Facilities - April 2008 Business Facilities - April 2008 - Business Facilities - April 2008 (Page Cover1) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Business Facilities - April 2008 (Page Cover2) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Business Facilities - April 2008 (Page 1) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Contents (Page 2) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Contents (Page 3) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Contents (Page 4) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Contents (Page 5) Business Facilities - April 2008 - First Word (Page 6) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Snapshots (Page 7) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Corporate Moves: Ohio (Page 8) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Corporate Moves: Ohio (Page 9) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Businesses On the Move (Page 10) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Businesses On the Move (Page 11) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Businesses On the Move (Page 12) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Businesses On the Move (Page 13) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Businesses On the Move (Page 14) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Businesses On the Move (Page 15) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Corporate Moves: Nebraska (Page 16) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Corporate Moves: Nebraska (Page 17) Business Facilities - April 2008 - If You Build It, They Will Come (Page 18) Business Facilities - April 2008 - If You Build It, They Will Come (Page 19) Business Facilities - April 2008 - If You Build It, They Will Come (Page 20) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-1) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-2) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-3) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-4) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-5) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-6) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-7) Business Facilities - April 2008 - A Tale of Two Industries (Page P-8) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Economic Transformation In the Islands (Page 29) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Economic Transformation In the Islands (Page 30) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Economic Transformation In the Islands (Page 31) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 32) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 33) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 34) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 35) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 36) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 37) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 38) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Diversity: A New York State of Mind (Page 39) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Growing in the Sun (Page 40) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Growing in the Sun (Page 41) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Key Kansas Industries Get a Boost (Page 42) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Key Kansas Industries Get a Boost (Page 43) Business Facilities - April 2008 - How To Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker (Page 44) Business Facilities - April 2008 - How To Choose the Right Commercial Real Estate Broker (Page 45) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Missouri Downtowns Dare to Dream (Page 46) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Advertiser Index (Page 47) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Ask the Expert (Page 48) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Ask the Expert (Page Cover3) Business Facilities - April 2008 - Ask the Expert (Page Cover4)
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