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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

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A continuing construction labor shortage will result in higher pricing and scheduling challenges in 2016. We are optimistic this positive momentum will continue into 2016, but as always there are challenges ahead, too. Developers and Tenants Create Entertainment Zones to Drive Traffic.

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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Business Development Tax Credit: Provides refundable income tax credits that can be earned based on jobs, capital investment, training and the location or retention of corporate headquarters. Historic Preservation Tax Credit: State income tax credit for 20% of the qualified rehabilitation expenditures for eligible buildings.

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BUSINESS REPORT: New California Incentives Offer Credits For Job Creation

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California is considered by critics as one of the hardest states in which to grow a business, given its high individual and corporate income tax rates, high sales tax, and conflicting regulations. The San Diego Enterprise Zone, which ended Dec. 31, currently consists of areas of South County, southern San Diego and Rancho Bernardo.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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While the national average of per-capita income going to taxes is 9.9 In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property, gas and personal income remain low compared to the rest of the country. In 2016, U.S. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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From the September/October 2016 Issue. An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. By the BF Staff. military forces.

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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 health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ): Neutral, secured areas legally outside of the U.S. Income tax rates for all taxpayers will be lowered to a uniform rate of 5.8% The corporate income tax will be reduced to 6% in 2014 and 5% in 2015. If the state meets revenue targets, the corporate income tax will drop to 4% in 2016 and 3% in 2017.