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The Merits of Building with Reclaimed Wood

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Reclaimed wood shortens the supply chains and transportation of necessary materials. Wood that would otherwise end up in the landfill can be used to benefit the local economy, using local artisans and construction crews, who are often from low-income communities and communities of color.

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United Nations Declaration for Sustainable Architecture

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Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards. You can read the original article at www.dezeen.com.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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The state recognizes that small businesses are critical to the economy and recently eliminated income taxes for many small organizations. In addition, the state offers a payroll withholding tax retention program and sales tax exemptions and recently lowered personal income taxes. percent of all U.S. railroad miles.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Industrial Road Access Program: Administered by North Carolina’s Department of Transportation (DOT), this program provides funds for the construction of roads to provide access to new or expanded industrial facilities. Income tax rates for all taxpayers will be lowered to a uniform rate of 5.8% in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015.

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Southern Air Relocates To Northern Kentucky

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The performance based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its investment over the term of the agreement through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets. We welcome Southern Air to our community and wish the company every success as a global leader in air cargo transport,” said Rep.

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Hendrickson USA LLC Establishing Operations In Elizabethtown, KY

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Their efforts continue to help expand the Hendrickson business while maintaining our reputation in the commercial transportation industry as a global manufacturer and supplier of durable, dependable and quality suspension systems. “Our team members in Kentucky have proven their dedication, loyalty and work ethic.

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U.S. Coal Exports Help Fuel Economic Recovery

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“These benefits include good jobs for American workers—from the mines to rail transport and port facilities—as well as new revenue for state and local governments pressed to fund essential services.” . “This report confirms the valuable contributions that our economy derives from U.S. The post U.S. Mid Atlantic U.S.