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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. Senate Bill 54 / House Bill 36 (both passed) require a surface mining permittee to permanently replace a failed water supply (that is within a zone of dewatering influence) within 45 days after learning about a specified water supply failure.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development. It also has seen the growth and expansion of local small business, as well as major national retailers. Niagara’s proximity to the Canada/U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. CVS produces “Grab Apples” from locally grown apples that are sliced, packaged and shipped to local schools, retail markets, restaurants and their distributors. Teti Bakery USA, Inc., is the newly formed U.S.

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

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The BOI has divided Thailand into three zones each with a different incentive package to accelerate development in disadvantaged regions. Citibank is the largest American retail bank in Thailand while Western Digital, a computer hard drive manufacturer, is the largest employer of Thai nationals (approximately 25,000 people).