re: JBE--"Got To Raise Taxes"---but he has a bunch of money to give Toyota

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The concerning part is that our offer was more substantial than the Alabama offer and they still went with Alabama. That's a troubling sign.

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It’s more than just the incentives package that was the final determining factor for the state. Alabama has one of the most modern ports in the country and its set to undergo expansion. We can also ship anything anywhere in country within 2 days thanks to the rail system in this state. We have I believe 5 major interstate systems that connect to Birmingham. We also have more navigable water than most other states as well. Throw in the parts suppliers that have been strategically located around the state and you see why Alabama is so attractive to automobile manufacturers. We can supply them, build them and ship them anywhere in the world