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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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In 2014 the legislature established the original “Coast Smart” siting and design criteria requirements including created a Coast Smart Council. Water and Sewer Services. Between October 1, 2018, and January 31, 2019, there were 342 reports of incidents of sewer overflows or treatment bypasses (an average of 21 per week).

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” Ensuring all youth have access to a high-quality education, and are prepared for college and careers through its Promise Neighborhoods initiative, by partnering with the Youth Policy Institute and L.A.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Beginning in January 2014, SC2 teams will engage in the following locations: St. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” Louis, MO; Gary, IN; Flint, MI; Brownsville, TX; Rockford, IL; Macon, GA; and Rocky Mount, NC.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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From the March/April 2014 issue. About 70 percent of participants have gone on to work or continue their education on a manufacturing path. And we know the Internet is a powerful tool for education, businesses and for connecting people around the world.”. By Ed Feldman. METHOD BREAKS GROUND FOR FIRST U.S. MANUFACTURING PLANT.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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This year and 2014 are expected to be positive years for growth of the automotive supplier base in the Central and Southern U.S. Special consideration should be given to verifying utility capacities (water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications) that meet near-term and expansion requirements. Source: U.S. By Mark Williams.

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Automotive Industry Focus: Hitting On All Cylinders

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In response, higher education institutions across the state are getting more involved with those very manufacturers to provide a strong, next-generation workforce. More than a decade after Nissan Canton began production, the world’s eyes were once again on the plant in 2014 when it began production of Nissan’s crossover SUV, the Murano.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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We’ve chosen Utah as a regional headquarters because of its educated workforce and affordable cost of living for those in the professional roles we will create in the Beehive State,” said Brendon Merkley, executive vice president at SolarCity. s $110-million firearms manufacturing facility in 2014. In addition to North Carolina’s $20.8

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