article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the September/October 2013 issue . are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Development sites in 15 Minnesota communities have received certification to date. By Jenny Vickers. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

Site 49
article thumbnail

BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the May/June 2013 issue. The new data center will seek LEED Gold certification, and is scheduled to complete construction in late 2014. The company filed for a Chapter 11 reorganization of its debts in U.S. Conceptual layout of the Social Security Administration’s new data center in Urbana. By Jonathan Sanders.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Wyoming Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Loan terms are determined by the economic benefit to the state and the financial capacity of the business to service the debt. Organic Certification Reimbursement Program: Funded by the U.S. Through this program, qualified businesses can obtain capital in the form of debt or equity financing.

Wyoming 40
article thumbnail

Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Certification that all projects described within the related project plan will generate, in the aggregate, a minimum of either $1,000,000 in payroll, exclusive of payroll for construction, or 5,000,000 in investment; . The certificates of deposit bear interest rates of up to 3% below the standard rate.

article thumbnail

LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the January/February 2013 issue. Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. BARSTOW: ONWARD AND UPWARD IN 2013. The City of Barstow believes there is much to be optimistic about in 2013.

article thumbnail

Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Nationwide, the number of smart meters (with two-way communication capability) passed the number of old-line meters in 2013. The debt-free, state-of-the-art AnC Bio facility will take about 18 months to build. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. The stem-cell market currently is valued at about $1.4

Indiana 40
article thumbnail

State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Oil and Gas Service Industry Manufacturing Credit (AS 43.20.049): As part of the More Alaska Production Act passed in 2013, this is a credit of 10% of qualified oil and gas industry service expenditures, up to $10 million per taxpayer per year. Certain geothermal and open- or closed- loop biomass systems qualify through December 31, 2013.

Income 108