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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2017 Issue. While the national average of per-capita income going to taxes is 9.9 In addition, Arizona’s taxes on property, gas and personal income remain low compared to the rest of the country. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. Cory Booker of NJ and Sen.

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North Carolina Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

IRBs can be either tax-exempt or taxable and can be used to finance an entire project, including the cost of land, construction of new or expanded facilities, acquisition and installation of depreciable property such as equipment, and construction period interest. The corporate income tax will be reduced to 6% in 2014 and 5% in 2015.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax. No state personal income tax. By the BF Staff.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Laws enacted in 1998 required agricultural operations with $2,500 or more in gross annual income and livestock operations with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight to have and comply with a nutrient management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus. Water Quality and Land Management. Stormwater and Flood Management. Oil Cleanup .

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Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes

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percent in total tonnage across all terminals during Fiscal Year 2017, and doing it safely and without congestion. million square feet currently under construction. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of Calendar Year 2018. billion in income, $84.1 Savannah handled 3.85 Growing Savannah’s crane fleet.

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