Green Building Law Update

APRIL 28, 2019

House Bill 1166 (passed) authorizes Howard County to impose, by law, such a fee. Senate Bill 249 / House Bill 277 (both passed) authorize the Governor to include the State as a full participant in any regional governmental initiative, agreement, or compact that limits or reduces GHG emissions from the transportation sector.

Maryland 120

Maryland Permits Sewer Housing 120

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MARCH 28, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. The focus of our 2014 Economic Development Awards is Achievement. Without further ado, here are the winners of our 2014 Economic Development Awards. This quickly expanding success story has earned the Georgia Department of Economic Development our 2014 Achievement in Cluster Development Award.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Located in an amenity-rich area with high-quality housing choices and top performing schools. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone.

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

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AUGUST 1, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue . million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. By Business Facilities Staff.

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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AUGUST 1, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, recently announced it will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. automotive industry.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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MARCH 21, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. Foreign Trade Zones that are “user friendly” site-specific and allocated on an individual company basis. The city also continues to house large companies like Frito-Lay, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Del Monte, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and a number of others.

Kansas 45

Kansas Railroad Education Income 45

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

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Housing 52

Housing Denver Plans Products 52

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JULY 6, 2016

percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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MAY 6, 2016

The new headquarters will house both Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud, founded as ExactTarget in 2000. Plans for the new office include collaboration spaces, mindfulness areas and social zones. The Indianapolis area ranks No. 2 in the nation for tech grads (DataFox), No. 6 in the nation for tech jobs (Fast Company).

Indiana 40

Indiana Indianapolis San Francisco Innovation 40

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. Speaking with regard to Florida’s condition with jobs, tourism, manufacturing, housing values and other measurements a few years ago, Proctor said, “The future wasn’t that bright, but I think today we see quite a different picture. Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.).

Florida 46

Florida Tampa Airports Miami 46

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MARCH 9, 2016

The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House must unanimously agree to support the use of TEF for each specific project. Texas Research & Development Tax Credit: In 2013, the 83rd Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 800 creating a Research & Development tax credit effective January 1, 2014.

Texas 40

Texas Finance Electrical Products 40

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue. It is administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and offers $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.75 In addition to driving the housing market, first-time homebuyers also invest in furnishings, appliances and home goods.

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Brewer signed House Bill 2815 to encourage investment in small businesses, start-ups, and incentivize the location of corporate headquarters in Arizona. Quinn signed into a law a bill that extends the life span of enterprise zones for 25 years. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013.

Alabama 40

Alabama New York Hawaii Wisconsin 40

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Some states manage their programs in-house with a committee that reviews the application, but in Georgia we have a third-party site location consultant that handles it.”. The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. To get ready, many states across the U.S. The program also has two additional tiers of readiness.

Site 49

Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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JULY 11, 2014

Loans may be up to 60% for projects located in Empire Zones or economically distressed area. It offers a fully refundable 30% tax credit on qualified production costs incurred in NYS and is funded at $420 million per year for each of the calendar years 2010-2014. Funds to make Loans are derived from the sale of State-guaranteed bonds.

New York 40

New York Finance Products Transportation 40

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The report indicated that the state’s housing market is improving while at the same time aiding in the restoration of wealth and triggering job creation in the construction sector. percent in 2014, 2.8 Rick Scott signed a bill into law that will eliminate sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment starting April 30, 2014.

Florida 74

Florida Zoning Airports Employment 74

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APRIL 18, 2013

Family-owned Duncan Aviation is undertaking a $25-million expansion including an 80,000-square-foot maintenance hangar, 95,000 square feet of office and shop space; the new facilities are scheduled to open in June 2014. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

El Paso 106

El Paso Indianapolis Zoning New Jersey 106

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MARCH 22, 2016

Maple Lodge Farms represents one of Brampton’s success stories, combining rich farming tradition, state-of-the-art, in-house processing technology and retail outlets, and exports throughout North America. is the largest manufacturer of gingerbread house kits in North America. at the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2014.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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JUNE 5, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Manchester, for example, houses the largest cancer research and treatment center in Europe and the UK’s largest children’s hospital. The University of Bolton houses the Institute for Material Research and Innovation, a multi-disciplinary center designed to cultivate research and innovation activities.

Georgia 68

Georgia Pennsylvania Innovation Industrial 68

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APRIL 15, 2014

ALABAMA - updated for 2014. USDA Rural Development in Alabama: A variety of loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs, plus technical assistance in the areas of business and industry, cooperative development, rural housing, community facilities, water and waste disposal, and telecommunications, including distance learning and telemedicine.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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JUNE 19, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. 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. as of May 2014). By Jenny Vickers. Across the U.S., million in capital investments.

Site 66

Site Wisconsin Georgia Certification 66

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

So meeting the need for massive quantities of premium-quality flat-rolled sheet—used for body panels—and lightweight parts such as diecast housings, pulleys and brackets, as well as extruded mechanical, structural and trim pieces—requires more high-tech machinery and operators with leading-edge knowledge. Those projects total more than $2.6

Kentucky 42

Kentucky Florida Nebraska New Jersey 42

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APRIL 8, 2014

From the March/April 2014 issue. In 2013, 459,380 kilowatt (KW) hours were generated by wind farms in Nebraska, a number that is expected to reach 534,380 KW hours in 2014. In January 2014, Texas completed the last segment of the $6.8-billion By Jenny Vickers and Jack Rogers. It’s just a clean product.”.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

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MARCH 21, 2014

ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. The increase is to occur in equal increments over a four year period, between 2014 and 2017. percent, between 2014 and 2017.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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APRIL 7, 2021

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Industrial 98

Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

The first four sites—all 200-plus acres—completed designation in 2014, with the additional six sites earning designation in summer 2015. Two miles from I-80 in Van Meter, a nearly 288- acre site is ideally zoned for a data center. In 2014, Iowa reached a new export record of more than $15.1 Branstad in a July 2015 statement.

Iowa 40

Iowa Certification Insurance Site 40

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JULY 17, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Data centers are facilities that house an organization’s IT operations and equipment, and where it stores, manages and disseminates its data. Today, the facility houses nearly 300 employees, many of whom are PhDs and leading healthcare professionals in the American biomedical marketplace.

Industrial 54

Industrial Chicago Michigan Illinois 54

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MAY 5, 2016

million workers in 2014, and another 3.2 billion in state and local income taxes in 2014, a $1.5 billion in 2014, a 9.9 This facility houses 1.5 A return to growth will be healthy for innovation, product development and game-changing technology creation—a cornerstone of this industry.”. million indirectly. Tax Foundation.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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JULY 23, 2013

The company plans to add space that will house additional equipment and allow an increase in its machining fabricating, sheet metal and manufacturing capacity. Lastly, the county bought a 100-acre rail-served industrial site within a New Market Tax Credit Zone.

North Carolina 74

North Carolina South Carolina Electrical Charlotte 74

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OCTOBER 17, 2012

It has two Foreign Trade Zones and a transportation network that includes an international airport, Page Field, a general aviation airport, and I-75. Two Foreign Trade Zones; I-75, I-4, and I-95; the Florida Turnpike; four U.S. highways (17, 27, 441, and 98); and 12 state roads traverse or pass near the region.

Florida 40

Florida Airports Transportation Infrastructure 40

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

The huge $791 million South Runway Expansion Project should be completed and ready for landings and takeoffs in September 2014. The Port of Little Rock, on the Arkansas River is a designated Foreign Trade Zone and a United States Customs Point of Entry. of new office space by 2014. In addition, the $165 million William J.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Another popular economic development incentive offered by the state is the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, which enables local communities to partner with the State of Texas to promote job creation and significant private investment, helping assist economically distressed areas of the state. billion in capital investment.

Texas 49

Texas Education Airports Zoning 49

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APRIL 6, 2016

percent compared to 2014. The Columbus office serves as the prototype for future Anthem office development, and houses call centers and staff in claims processing, enrollment and billing, IT, utilization management and provider services. Over the last calendar year, the Port of Savannah moved an all-time high 3.73

Georgia 40

Georgia Columbus Atlanta Metro 40

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

This new facility is slated for completion in late 2014. Housing and hotel occupancy rates speak for themselves as they have been at 100 percent full occupancy for over the past year. Many new housing developments are in construction to satisfy this overwhelming progression but catching up with this type of growth is no small task.

Texas 45

Texas Fort Worth Dallas Airports 45

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APRIL 12, 2016

It’s also massively multilingual with more than 130 languages spoken in the course of business every day and has a foreign trade zone and intermodal inland port. It houses established, world-renowned companies, but also the innovative startups that keep an economy vibrant and attract top investors. A dollar goes further here.”.

Utah 40

Utah Commissioning Employment Airports 40

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APRIL 12, 2016

billion in 2014, will grow to $11 billion in 2023. Once-abandoned buildings now house co-working spaces and incubators. 31, 2014 deadline that sank the Cape Wind initiative, Deep Water Wind will be eligible for federal tax credits (assessed on every hour of kilowatt-hour of wind energy produced).

Indiana 40

Indiana New York New Jersey Wisconsin 40

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JULY 15, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Additionally in 2014, the City of Frankfort already has announced the location of two food processing companies to the City. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. By Julianne Feaver.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64