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Housing Supply Falls to New Low While Prices Hit New High

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This price rate growth is on par with levels seen in 2016 and 2018, according to Redfin. and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. “It may seem like the Twilight Zone for the housing market to be performing better than ever while the economy is in the tank, but it goes to show that we are in truly unprecedented times. year over year.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. Cape Coral ranks No.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2016. percent by the end of 2016. percent during 2013 to 2016. percent).”.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Oklahoma Local Development & Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act (62 O.S. § 840): Provides funding for local units of government to match local tax revenue dedicated to support a project located in an enterprise zone, in support of a major tourism destination or in support of a military growth impact. 632): The U.S.

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

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Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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