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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement. And that’s just California. It gets worse.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. The Transportation and Climate Initiative of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States is a regional collaboration that seeks to improve transportation, develop the clean energy economy, and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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State Focus – Arkansas: Expect the Unexpected

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Now, imagine a place where people still say hello to a strangers on the streets, take family walks with the dog at night and attend community events together, yet are making major advances in technology, agribusiness, education and more. Manufacturing, agribusiness, retail and food production are all firmly established in Siloam Springs.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax. No state personal income tax. SOUTHERN GEM: CAPE CORAL IS NO. 1 FOR GROWTH POTENTIAL.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Building from an agribusiness base, the state today is thriving and competitive in manufacturing, professional services and wholesale and retail trades. Highly skilled and educated workforce. Excellent transportation corridors. Kansas offers a diverse economy perfect for your business. Low operating costs and low cost of living.

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Consumer Price Index + 2.9% (Past Twelve Months)

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Transportation services.3.8 percent in June, and the indexes for communication, motor vehicle insurance, education, and alcoholic beverages also increased. percent of the 1-month percentage change based on all retail prices. Energy services.4 6 Electricity.2 1 Utility (piped) gas. All items less food and. 2.3.2.2.1.2.2

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. Quinn said. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS: PRIMED TO GROW, THRIVE.