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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

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In Chicago, water rates are expected to double over the next five years; in many locales water and sewer rates collide with energy conservation, such as with water-cooled ice machines or air conditioning. A cooling tower might save 3 cents to 5 cents per ton-hour over an air-cooled system, but the water and sewer costs may be 6 cents.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Louisville International Airport is the home of UPS Worldport, which completed three expansions since 2003. The County also approved the funding for the Town of Lanesville and the Harrison County Regional Sewer District to cooperatively extend a sewer line from the Lanesville Treatment plant.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Just ask the local sewer district sued by the Coalition that eventually refunded $35 million of overcharged impact fees. In addition, Clark and Christine donate 30% of the company’s annual profit to the Ivory Foundation, which since its inception in 2003 has awarded scholarships, mentoring, and internships to more than 10,000 students.

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

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When Nissan opened an automotive assembly plant in Canton, MS in 2003, the company propelled the state’s newly formed automotive industry into the global spotlight. (The Kentucky section of this Industry Focus was written by Brandon Mattingly). MADE IN MISSISSIPPI MEANS QUALITY.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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In addition, in-place infrastructure with water and sewer capacity makes Stockton a good fit for relocation. A 16-screen downtown City Centre Cinemas was completed in December 2003. With a large skilled and semi-skilled workforce and an affordable wage structure, Stockton can provide potential businesses a place to grow and expand.

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Less Is More In New England

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Rochester Public Works has multiple new road, water and sewer improvement projects that will support existing and continued growth in commercial and industrial development. percent in 2003 to 24.7 As a percentage of the city’s development, commercial and industrial increased from 19.3

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Sewer Lines, Sewage Treatment Facilities. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link. Natural Gas-Line Services. Electric Power Services.

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