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APRIL 28, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. As a non-profit electric cooperative founded in 1949, Hoosier Energy is owned by its members. Hoosier Energy is unique. The Cooperative Way.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. Today, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind than any other state—more than 36 percent. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S.

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JUNE 22, 2016

By Jenny Vickers From the May/June 2016 Issue. In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area. that are LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). gigawatt hours of electricity a year. Currently, SMUD is building the foundation for the “smart grid.”

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MARCH 9, 2016

Technology Development Loans: Flexible lending program designed to assist high-tech startup and emerging growth companies in financing the development and launch of innovative products and services. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014, and before January1, 2016, 5.526%. Fuel and electricity used in manufacturing.

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APRIL 5, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. windows, skylights, doors, HVAC, solar panels, artificial turf, electric vehicle charging) that qualify for financing through HERO. The City is home to three golf courses, with one designed by Jack Nicklaus and the other designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.—both

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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. EXTENSION OF THE ANGEL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Originally set to expire in 2011, the program is now available until June 30, 2016.

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MARCH 8, 2016

Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program: Designed to assist in business start-up financing by providing a financial institution with guaranty of a loan not to exceed $200,000. MATCH Program: Designed to encourage and attract financially strong companies to North Dakota. The maximum limit is $1,000,000 per project.

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JULY 6, 2016

By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. Part 139 designation. supply chain. Chennault International.

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APRIL 8, 2014

Since the onset of shale gas production, Pennsylvania businesses and homeowners have benefited from a 50 percent decline in natural gas prices and a corresponding 40 percent reduction in the cost of electricity. Wind energy is now the fifth-largest electricity source in the U.S., Wind power in the U.S. The expansion will?be

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

Contributing to the area’s outstanding infrastructure are Johnson County REMC, a member-owned electric distribution cooperative, and Hoosier Energy, a generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale power and services to the distribution cooperative. Between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016, the U.S.

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JULY 11, 2014

Beginning Entrepreneur Loan Guarantee Program: Designed to assist in business start-up financing by providing a financial institution with guaranty of a loan not to exceed $200,000. PACE Program: The PACE Fund is designed to assist North Dakota communities in expanding their economic base by providing for new job development.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. Obtaining the Shovel Ready designation better positions the city of Becker [a St. One of the header designs is 45 feet wide. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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MAY 5, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., In addition, Acadiana’s industrial electricity and natural gas rates are among the lowest in the South, and even within the state of Louisiana.

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MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Food testing, processing and packaging facilities as well as transportation companies, packaging design, equipment, and specialized refrigerated storage are all located within the city. Awarded AAA credit rating from Standard and Poor’s for nine consecutive years.

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MARCH 28, 2014

Businesses will be able to locate in these zones and operate 100 percent tax-free for 10 years (no income, business, sales or property taxes and no franchise fees). According to the architectural firm involved in the Jacoby project, the facility will be designed to Hollywood standards. WyoRECs™ Renewable Energy Credit Discount Program.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

percent over 2016’s figure, and direct taxes from commercial gaming passed the $9 billion mark. Within the City of Fallon numerous shovel-ready parcels are available, including those located at the New River Business Park, the Hospital Medical Campus and the Fallon Municipal Airport located in the newly designated Opportunity Zone.

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MAY 15, 2013

Every year, tens of thousands of people descend on the city for South by Southwest (SXSW), a nine-day stretch of festivals and conferences designed to highlight the hottest new entrants in the world of music, film and technology. The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016. GDP (All Industry 2011): $1.3

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MARCH 8, 2016

For FY16 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) EDD has received an appropriation of $50 million in LEDA CO. This credit is designed to stimulate the development of new alternative energy manufacturing facilities. A variable rate of credit is added for electricity produced using solar energy. The rate starts at 1.5

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. They are fully electrical and powered by 13.2kV with provisions for back-up diesel power. Photo: NJ.com.).

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MARCH 9, 2016

Oklahoma Local Development & Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act (62 O.S. § 840): Provides funding for local units of government to match local tax revenue dedicated to support a project located in an enterprise zone, in support of a major tourism destination or in support of a military growth impact. 632): The U.S.

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AUGUST 30, 2017

percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9

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JULY 11, 2014

Rural New Mexico is defined as any part of the state other than Los Alamos County; certain municipalities: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Farmington, Las Cruces, Roswell and Santa Fe; and a 10-mile zone around those select municipalities. This credit is designed to stimulate the development of new alternative energy manufacturing facilities.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Semiconductor companies in Austin include chip designers Intel, IBM, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and chip manufacturers Freescale Semiconductor, Samsung and Spansion. Services offered to these developing companies include work space and access to experienced mentors, programming and design. Together, they employ thousands.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is a joint effort of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh together with Westinghouse Electric Company. The Port of Little Rock, on the Arkansas River is a designated Foreign Trade Zone and a United States Customs Point of Entry.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Net zero building design and air leakage. The study included cities in a variety of climatic zones—including Miami, Phoenix, St. Savings were greatest in the “cold weather” zones. Net zero building design and air leakage. Careful design of the building envelope is also critically important. December 07, 2018.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The Director of Economic Development, Frank Fink will serve as the Parish guide to finding the right site, work through Zoning and Permitting issues and provide a complete set of regional demographic data and interpretation. The municipal airport offers 100 acres of light industrial zoned land and is just off the 4-lane highway in Patterson.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

Powering the melon producers is WIN Energy REMC, one of the 18 electric distribution cooperatives of the generation and transmission cooperative, Hoosier Energy. By working together we can make a difference and keep electricity affordable for our local farmers.”. Indeed, the vitality of agribusiness is strong across the state.

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APRIL 14, 2016

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. Last year I promised myself (and family) I wouldn't submit for any speaking engagements in the coming year (2016). Autodesk released Revit 2016 R2 like they did with Revit 2015 the year before. Okay, on to the list!

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

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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JULY 17, 2014

Patrick Davis, Senior Design Phase Manager with the Chicago office of Mortenson Construction is impressed with Huntley. Architectural Design: McFarlane Architects. This Michigan Certified Business Park is in an Industrial Development District, zoned for M-1 Light Industrial. 65,000 square feet of Biology Labs.

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AUGUST 5, 2019

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Issues uncovered as a result of this review must be mitigated within a designated timeline. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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JULY 27, 2016

Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 41 56 Bid Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 42 53 Proposal Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 42 56 Proposal Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract).

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JULY 27, 2016

Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 41 56 Bid Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract). 00 42 53 Proposal Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). 00 42 56 Proposal Form – Design/Build (Multiple-Prime Contract).

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