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Autocar Chooses Alabama For $120M Investment

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Autocar worked closely with the Alabama Department of Commerce , the Jefferson County Commission, the City of Center Point, the City of Birmingham, AIDT, the Birmingham Business Alliance and others on the project, code named Project Sunrise. Autocar was founded in 1897 and is the oldest motor vehicle brand in the United States.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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On a federal level, most of the environmental laws and regulations that apply to construction companies fall under the purview of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), though other federal and state agencies are closely involved. The rules can apply to any construction jobsite in the United States. Endangered Species Act.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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Taylor plus Alcoa Mayor Don Mull, Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell and Blount County Commission Chairman Jerome Moon joined in announcing the expansion. Over several months, the partnership engaged in negotiations with Alcoa to broker a deal to create the capital investment and jobs,” Daniels said.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. Interstate 69 runs north-south through the Midwest United States. I-69 KEEPS ROLLING ALONG IN SOUTHERN INDIANA.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013. If the Department of the Interior approves the project as meeting federal guidelines, the next step in the process would be negotiating a contract with the Office of California Governor Jerry Brown. Fort Irwin Projects.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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State Water Commission funds, not exceeding $20,000 per borrower, may be used to supplement Ag PACE funds for the purchase of irrigation equipment on new irrigated acreage. Loans are made by the Bank of North Dakota and are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States utilizing their medium-term credits program.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC): The mission of APUC is to create wealth and jobs though the development of new and expanded uses of North Dakota’s agricultural products. Loans are made by the Bank of North Dakota and are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States utilizing their medium-term credits program.