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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

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And there is some form of privacy law in at least 48 states (but not Alabama and South Dakota), including by way of example the California’s groundbreaking 2003 Data Security Breach Reporting Law , but most of those are reactive, that is most laws in the U.S. That Agreement and more should be part of every contract of sale for a LEED project.

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Business Report: GEICO Expansion Brings 1,000 New Jobs To Katy, TX

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Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive offer as required by program criteria. The Texas Legislature created the TEF in 2003 and re-appropriated funding in 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013 to help ensure the growth of Texas businesses and create more jobs throughout the state.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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billion in venture capital was invested in emerging regional business and 300 ICT companies announced plans to add more than 8,600 jobs in the region from 2003-2011. Ceva will be the ninth company in the KBA facility, which is 80 percent leased. IceCure Medical is leasing space in GCIC’s 50,000 sq. In the past decade, nearly $1.8

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs.

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FEDERAL JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – An Outline

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MOA = Memorandum of Agreement. The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds for supplies or services (including construction) through purchase or lease. ISTD = Installation Support Training Division. JOC = Job Order Contracting. KO = Contracting Officer. MCA = Military Construction Army. MFR = Memorandum for Record. USACE = U.S.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. The program offers the following incentives: Transaction Privilege Tax Exemption (TPT Exemption) on purchased qualifying equipment and leased or rented qualifying equipment. TAX EXEMPTIONS.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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These combined projects will result in more than $221 million in new capital investment, 1000 new jobs, 2,000 retained jobs and more than 423,000 square feet of newly constructed or leased space. Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive package. billion in capital investment.

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