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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 In 2017 FPL purchased?the? The race for a clean energy future is on and placing a premium on regional economies with specialized talent, deep subject-matter expertise and ample infrastructure. CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY.

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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 Transportation and Climate Initiative of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States is a regional collaboration that seeks to improve transportation, develop the clean energy economy, and reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

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Ebuys Opening Tennessee Distribution Center

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The global online shoe retailer will create approximately 160 new jobs as part of the expansion. Driven by the need to expand Ebuys’ online fulfillment capabilities, the new 600,000-square-foot facility will be operational in February 2017. Ebuys, Inc. will open a new distribution facility in La Vergne, TN.

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Kwik Trip Expanding Operations, Creating 300 Jobs In Wisconsin

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which owns and operates more than 600 retail convenience stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, has announced a $300 million capital investment project that will enable the growing company to meet its capacity needs for the foreseeable future. Kwik Trip is building 56 new stores in 2017, including 36 in Wisconsin. Kwik Trip Inc.,

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Harbor Freight Tools’ South Carolina Expansion To Create 500 Jobs

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Work on the new project is expected to break ground by the end of 2017, with completion expected in early 2019. A $5 million Rural Infrastructure Grant was also awarded to Dillon County to assist with the costs of site preparation. Founded in 1977, Harbor Freight Tools is a family-owned national tool retailer based in Calabasas, CA.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff.

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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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