Investing In Opportunity Zones
Business Facilities
AUGUST 29, 2022
As part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Qualified Opportunity Zones across the U.S. provide a vehicle to reinvest capital gains for near- and long-term tax benefits.
Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development
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JANUARY 25, 2023
This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.
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The Winning Homes in the Solar Decathlon Are …
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APRIL 20, 2021
Using equipment such as solar-tracking photovoltaic panels, an energy-recovery ventilator that reuses exhaust heat from the home’s appliances, and highly efficient air conditioning through zone-based ductless mini-split heat pumps, the home generates an estimated 321 kilowatt-hours of excess electricity that is stored in on-site batteries.
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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
As we reimagine sites of this scale, taking the right steps is essential: identify the opportunity, implement the catalyst, lead with a long-term framework and a shared vision, and look to the future. A significant number of these old sites face environmental challenges. An internal courtyard also functions as a rehabilitation space.
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Utah Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 6, 2016
For a list of Utah economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Requirements: Obtain commitment from local government to provide local incentives and establish an Economic Development Zone. FINANCING & GRANTS. At least 50 jobs in urban counties.
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Wisconsin Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Wisconsin economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. 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.
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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Virginia economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Enterprise Zones: Provides state and local incentives to businesses that invest and create jobs within Virginia¹s enterprise zones, which are located throughout the state.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
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. Currently, Peoria has three dynamic, shovel-ready sites in highly sought-after areas of the city. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.
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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. The Award is based on two years (at full operation) of estimated incremental personal income taxes that the state would collect from new employees at the above pay scale.
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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
Business Facilities
JULY 11, 2014
For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. The intention is to protect those industrial lands with the potential for future economic development and job growth from conversion to residential or commercial zoning.
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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
“Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages.
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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Pennsylvania economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISR): Grant and low-interest loan financing to perform environmental site assessment and remediation work at former industrial sites.
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Cracking the code of affordable housing
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OCTOBER 20, 2023
million homes that are accessible to low-income renters. Nationwide, 60% of all workers earn less than what’s required to afford a two-bedroom rental home, according to a June report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, which also cited the shortage of affordable housing.
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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 17, 2016
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. Potential on-site hotel to provide passengers with convenient accommodations.
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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Oklahoma economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Oklahoma Local Development & Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act (62 O.S. § 21st Century Quality Jobs Program (68 O.S. Small Business Loan Guarantees (15 U.S.C. § 632): The U.S.
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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts
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JULY 11, 2017
Let’s be honest, listening to podcasts on construction sites can prove difficult. Weekly podcast with tips on how to save time and money on the job site, interviews with industry figures on trends, latest tools /products and advice on running your business. The Lien Zone. Construction Zone Radio. The Dirt Work Diaries.
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167 North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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JULY 11, 2014
For a list of North Carolina economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Site and Infrastructure Grant Fund: Provides assistance for site development and infrastructure improvements for very high-impact projects. in 2014 and 5.75% in 2015.
STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around
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MARCH 21, 2014
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.
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45 Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth
Business Facilities
AUGUST 21, 2017
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. Nearby is a 15-acre Cape Coral Army Reserve Center. Visited by 98.9
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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 28, 2019
In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council. The bill also delays the implementation date of the Coast Smart siting and design criteria that are modified and made more broadly applicable from July 1, 2019, to July 1, 2020. Forest Cover.
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New Hampshire Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 8, 2016
For a list of New Hampshire economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. A minimum of 60% of the jobs created must be filled by low and moderate income persons. No Broad-base Income Tax. BUSINESS SERVICES. TAX INCENTIVES. No Sales Tax. No Use Tax.
Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths
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MAY 6, 2014
The program transforms State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, private colleges and universities, and university communities across the state into tax-free zones for new and expanding businesses. ?Business Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #52. Lawrence Seaway and Port of Montreal.
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Generac Power Systems Expanding Operations In Wisconsin
Business Facilities
AUGUST 15, 2017
The manufacturer of power generation and engine-powered products has been approved for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) award of up to $10 million in Enterprise Zone Tax Credits through 2021. million in additional state income tax revenue. Over a five-year period, the direct and indirect jobs could generate $9.5
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Technology Center Opens At UL Lafayette Research Park
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MAY 18, 2016
In Lafayette, CGI is solving complex business and IT challenges for clients seeking services from a technology partner that shares a common time zone, language and understanding of client business operations. CGI selected Lafayette in April 2014 after a nearly two-year site-selection process that evaluated locations across the U.S.
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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation
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JUNE 8, 2016
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 Cape Coral Westin will soon bring a new conference center on this site, attracting visitors from around the world. Investment Zones & Distinct Communities. Bankrate, 2015).
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Nucor Direct Reduced Iron Plant Completed In St. James Parish, LA
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MARCH 27, 2014
Nucor’s investment in Louisiana is one of the reasons we have more people working and living with higher incomes than ever in our state.”. Jindal and Ferriola’s predecessor at Nucor, Dan DiMicco, broke ground on the project after the site selection and permitting process was completed. We are proud to call St. In March 2011, Gov.
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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side
Business Facilities
JULY 28, 2014
Snohomish County has a long, successful history of collaboration with these key stakeholders to support the continued growth and expansion of the state’s aerospace cluster, most recently manifested in Boeing’s decision to site 777X assembly and composite wing manufacturing at its Everett facility. 30 minutes to downtown Seattle.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Life Sciences Grow High-Wage Jobs in the Beehive State
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FEBRUARY 26, 2013
billion in personal income. Key Incentives: Enterprise Zones, Rural Fast Track Program, ED Tax Increment Financing, Motion Picture Incentives, Private Activity Bond. Employees at the new site, located in West Jordan, will focus on fabrication of composite horizontal stabilizer components for the 787-9 jetliner.
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40 LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up
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FEBRUARY 28, 2013
The Business Recruitment Team for the Kansas Department of Commerce can assist you with various site location needs. Whether you’re seeking buildings or sites, our team has the resources and information to help you make an informed decision. Sedgwick County has partnered to pave 45th and 53rd streets to the site.
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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go
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JUNE 19, 2014
One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Companies looking to build new facilities want sites that are ready to go and relatively risk free. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. Across the U.S., million in capital investments.
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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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MARCH 9, 2016
For a list of Texas economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Business owners may deduct the cost of the system from the company’s taxable capital or deduct 10% from the company’s income. FINANCING & GRANTS.
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. “Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”
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107 Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. The city owns this land and is seeking a public-private partnership for this site, nestled in a natural setting with characteristic Cape Coral water views. Highway 192.
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State by State Incentives Guide
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APRIL 15, 2014
Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
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APRIL 18, 2013
Key to the new marketing initiative was a CEO Council-sponsored hosting event for leading corporate real estate executives, site selection consultants and media outlets, which included a reception at Nova Southeastern University’s new $50-million Oceanographic Center. Cabela’s site is part of Nebraska Technology Park. The company $7.2-million
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106 Packing and Leaving
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2014
Firearms manufacturing isn’t the only industry in which site selection choices are being impacted by public policy decisions and/or new laws and regulations. The natural gas industry says expanding this zone to 2,000 feet would amount to a complete fracking ban in many areas in CO. The current restriction is 500 feet. Plains U.S.
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50 Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide
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JULY 11, 2014
For a list of Rhode Island economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Gross Premiums Tax Credits in Enterprise Zones: Rhode Island offers some of the most competitive ongoing tax incentives for job creation in Enterprise Zones. Bond Financing.
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40 STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
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MARCH 21, 2014
INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. It is a credit of five percent of the capital costs of a qualifying project, to be applied to the Alabama income tax liability or financial institution excise tax generated by the project income, each year for 20 years.
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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business
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JULY 23, 2013
The state is providing $120 million in incentives for upfront expansion costs such as utilities and site preparation. Under the terms of the award, Ipreo is eligible to receive up to nine annual grants equal to 65 percent of the state personal income tax withholdings from the eligible new jobs created since the date of the initial award.
Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
We selected Louisiana as the site for the state-of-the-art, steam-cracking facility and adjacent ethylene glycol plant due to the advantages of existing infrastructure, including access to competitive feedstock resources, as well as the distribution infrastructure and a skilled and well-trained workforce,” Chung said.
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72 Confession: My Latest Legal Problems
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
as I zoomed by his radar gun in a 35mph zone doing a blistering 44mph – admittedly near the speed of sound. I need to get out of my comfort zone. Video 1 and Video 2 showed the “promo” that most sites – likely including yours – need to generate traffic and ROI. I thought I was safe. But the policeman had a different view.
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Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 26, 2017
billion in income, $84.1 Since the opening of the expanded Panama Canal at the start of FY2017, the percentage of the fleet calling on Savannah that are neo-Panamax vessels has grown from 42 percent to 60 percent. billion in revenue and $2.3 billion in state and local taxes to Georgia’s economy. The Port of Savannah handled 8.2
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41 INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food
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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Barilla America, which produces the nation’s #1 brand of pasta, selected Avon, NY for its $100-million manufacturing and distribution center after a site-selector led search of 54 locations in 13 states. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3 The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County. Half of the U.S.
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47 LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy
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FEBRUARY 28, 2013
After swallowing that gloomy news, Californians trudged to the polls in November and approved a referendum increasing their state income taxes by a whopping $6 billion a year. The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area.
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