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LEED v4 Costs Demystified

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With the November 1, 2016 deadline approaching when new LEED projects must register under the new LEED version 4, the real estate industry has been uncertain about the first costs and benefits of LEED v4 building. To match its LEED v2009 Gold certification with a LEED v4 Gold plaque, the project would incur an extra cost of $78,400.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

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Wisconsin: Where Collaboration Drives Industry Advancement

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In a recent European Union workshop on clusters, experts from Harvard Business School, MIT and the U.S. The panel also announced it would begin a comprehensive study of Wisconsin’s water cluster to learn from its achievements and model it for future cluster building, both in the U.S. and in Europe.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Commuter rail transportation is available to Wheeling residents, employees, and visitors at the Wheeling Metra Station via the North Central Line, which has regular service to and from Chicago’s Union Station, O’Hare Airport, and suburban communities farther north. After 12 years, the plant was then converted to front-wheel drive production.

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Minnesota: Exports Are Expanding In The Land Of The Lakes

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T he Minnesota Trade Office recently awarded the 2016 Governor’s International Trade Award to six Minnesota companies that have been successful exporters. The 2016 winners are Digital Content LLC of Edina, Crown Iron Works Co. Minnesota businesses exported 1,044 different products to 207 countries in 2016. By the BF Staff.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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This model allows employees in all functions to see and interact with the entire team. There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. There is also a new Marine Campus in Morgan City. Charles, St.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. More than 100 candidates have enrolled in the program, which has been recognized in Alabama, nationally and globally as a model in the arena of workforce development. Shelton is using the largest portion of the funds ($1.2

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