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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. The 32 new laws compiled below add to that regulatory scheme. Expanded Polystyrene Ban.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. Unit Price Books developed without overhead & profit.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Microloan Program: SBA’s Microloan Program provides small, short-term loans to small business concerns and certain types of not-for-profit child-care centers. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) most common loan program, includes financial help for businesses with special requirements.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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In December 2002, the former U.S. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Non-Profit Incentives: Provides an incentive payment (payroll rebate) equal to 4% of the payroll of the new, full-time, permanent employees for a period of up to five years.

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Bury Your Head in the Sand and ESG will Go Away

Green Building Law Update

Significantly, many ESG issues lack any clear tie to financial “materiality” such that they have not in the past risen to the bar of an SEC permitted, not to say mandated, disclosure. Other regulations also prohibit ESG disclosures as recently posted about, Labor Department Will Not Enforce Anti ESG Rule. This is all happening now.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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The BOI even offers on-site visa and work permits, with most permits being issued in under three hours! I saw this facility in action and was impressed by its organization; clearly marked queues, attentive staff and a clean, bright space made the process of issuing visas and permits look calm and orderly. THAILAND SCIENCE PARK.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

Vineland officials are committed to progressive economic development programs and policies designed to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit, attract new capital investment and promote a healthy and profitable business climate. Walking you through the permitting process. million in 2012, a nearly 70 percent increase since 2002.