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Green Building Bonds as a Game Changing New Source of Capital

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Regency Centers Corporation, a publicly traded REIT, completed the sale of $250 million of “green building bonds” on May 14, 2014. ” Only days before the green building bond sale, on May 12, 2014, Regency was honored by the U.S.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. To date, over 54,000 certificates have been awarded to Arkansas workers. By Shana Daley. LITTLE ROCK GETTING REALLY BIG.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. Development sites in 15 Minnesota communities have received certification to date. From the September/October 2013 issue .

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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From the May/June 2014 issue. states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. By Jenny Vickers.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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From the January/February 2014 issue. million in state and local performance-based grants (to assist IBM with facility lease costs, building operating costs; workforce recruitment, relocation and internal training costs; and payroll incentives). Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). By Business Facilities Editorial Staff.

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

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But arising from a 2014 confidential agreement signed by the U.S. incorporated 75 separate addenda to the 2014 edition (so it is also in large part new). Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise. It has been widely characterized as an unbuildable code. Sec 901.4.1.4.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Under the current administration of County Executive Barry Glassman, Harford County has retained its AAA bond rating, and since December 2014, has added more than 3.7 In relocating their facility from Baltimore to Rockville, the company leased over 15,000 square feet and brought over 50 employees to the area. A Partnership for Success.