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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. This high achievement level is one reason a 2017 Chief Executive survey of CEOs placed Iowa second in the nation in worker quality. By the BF Staff. I owa’s leaders have an ambitious target for the state’s workforce education goals. Iowa consistently earns high marks for its education climate.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. The bills require a person to demonstrate, before a payment is made into the funds, that appropriate credits generated by a forest mitigation bank in the same county or watershed are not available. Oil Cleanup . Use of Antimicrobial Drugs.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. That research supports the trade shows and targeted retail and hospitality efforts of the city. The company $7.2-million

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Less Is More In New England

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From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 The NH Dept.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. The state will cross the trillion dollar threshold for nominal GSP in 2017. Florida’s economy, as measured by GSP, will have grown tenfold in size from 1980 to 2017.”.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. Sales factor further reduces corporate tax burdens.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The COMMERCIAL FISHING AND AGRICULTURE BANK provides loans to fishing, tourism, natural resources and agriculture-based projects. percent, between 2014 and 2017.

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