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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. By Jonathan Sanders.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. When reaching more than 10 inches below the working surface, a controlled access zone is no longer sufficient. Bricklaying from scaffolds requires employees to follow the scaffold regulations; this was the third most common violation in 2013.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. When reaching more than 10 inches below the working surface, a controlled access zone is no longer sufficient. Bricklaying from scaffolds requires employees to follow the scaffold regulations; this was the third most common violation in 2013.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Streamlining FTZ Process Speeds Business Development in Virginia

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the January/February 2013 issue. One way to do this is to streamline the applications process for businesses moving into foreign trade zones (FTZs). In hopes of making it even easier and faster for businesses to take advantage of Culpeper’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), the country recently filed an application with the U.S.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

But calculatedly, the Maryland Portfolio Standard does not take into account that more than one third of electricity in the State is generated from nuclear power, the ultimate (but controversial) renewable energy source that produces virtually no greenhouse gas emissions. and the very highest among all south Atlantic states.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the September/October 2013 issue. Direct exports account for nearly 10 percent of the Gross State Product. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S. Another benefit for businesses located in Decatur is the Decatur Enterprise Zone. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. Exports from Illinois rose 5.1

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. The city has created two Tax Increment Financing Districts with a third in process, to expand the municipal infrastructure to industrial and commercial zones. By Business Facilities Staff.

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