Remove 2012 Remove Modeling Remove Negotiation Remove Sustainability
article thumbnail

Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation (ILBEDC), modeled from best practices of other successful state and local economic development organizations, will focus on sales, marketing and exceptional customer service. “We must take a new approach to growth in Illinois; the status quo is no longer acceptable,” Schultz said.

article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The finalists for our new overall Economic Development Excellence awards were asked to prepare a detailed submission that summarized the most productive project development in their locations and gave our us an overview of the economic development strategy they have deployed to ensure sustained long-term growth.

El Paso 106
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Shale gas development contributed more than $14 billion in economic activity in PA in 2012, when shale gas production in the state topped 2 trillion cubic feet, enough to meet 10 percent of U.S. The grant anticipates that the center will become self-sustaining after the initial three-year period.

article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the July/August 2012 issue. The report, issued by World Economic Forum and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in April 2012, says that economic growth and success rests with a skilled workforce. “In Creating and sustaining jobs and workforce development is the central focus of Gov. By Jenny Vickers. percent overall.

article thumbnail

State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life. TAX INCENTIVES.

Income 108
article thumbnail

STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

They also offer a Sustainable Communities Grant and Loan Program that assists communities implementing “smart growth strategies,” and the CalReUSE Program that offers low-interest, forgivable loans to assist public and private partners in redeveloping contaminated “brownfields.” Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment.

Income 75
article thumbnail

Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Sustainability. 2010, Model Energy Code, ASHRAE Standard 135-­?2008, Performance Measures.