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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. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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The Future was on Display at Greenbuild

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Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S. The zero waste principles will be aligned with GBCI’s certifications and arc.

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Home Building by the Numbers

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Shinn’s analysis attributed the boost in 2019 to reductions in costs of sales and operations, while financing expenses were at all-time lows. Financing expenses peaked in 2008. Sales and marketing expenses have continued to decline, as a percentage of revenue, since 2016 (see chart 3). Housing Policy + Finance.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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By Jack Rogers From the May/June 2016 Issue. billion expansion of its nitrogen plant in Enid, Garfield County approved the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to expand water demand for Enid residents and the plant. For Koch Industries’ $1.3-billion OK is home to the largest U.S. programs.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). In 2016, U.S.

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Advanced Manufacturing Driving Pittsburgh’s Economic Growth

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The investments we’re seeing run the gamut from startups and entrepreneurial ventures to legacy industries, such as manufacturing and finance. markets likely to see a surge of Millennial buyers in 2016. And some of the world’s biggest brands have put down roots here – Google, Apple, Facebook and Uber – to name a few. PA2015Scorecard.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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