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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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Similarly, information about the site such as its zoning, surrounding land uses, previous uses, and proximity to the flood plain are all information important to establishing and communicating the character and condition of the site to a prospect.”. The ECD began looking intently at developing a site certification program in August 2011.

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Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certification Systems Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Major Renovations -2103

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2011, and the LEED or Green Globes green building certification systems. . 2011 may need to be selectively adopted if use of this standard is to be cost effective in the DOD operating environment. . 2010, ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011,

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Greater MSP launched in 2011 as a public-private partnership dedicated to accelerating job growth and capital investment in the 13-county regional MSA. In May 2011, Joplin, MO was devastated by one of the worst tornados in U.S. The City has two HUB Zones through SBA, and is a New Market Tax Credits eligible community.

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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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 Chamber of Commerce Enterprising States, 2011). Chamber of Commerce Enterprising States, 2011).

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Annual World Of Concrete Show.

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Annual World Of Concrete Show 2011. The most comprehensive commercial concrete and masonry event will take place from 17 to 21 st January, 2011. World of Concrete will bring you quality customers and targeted leads to keep your business running strong in 2011! ► 2011. (78). Annual World Of Concrete Show 2011.