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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Making Sense of the Construction Tax Landscape

Viewpoint Construction Technology

One of the biggest challenges that contractors’ finance and accounting departments face is keeping up with all of the ever-changing tax regulations, incentives and procedures. Manage the company’s cash effectively to account for future downturns. A Tax Review. In the kickoff event, held Feb. 5 in San Francisco.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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Both programs have been extended until July 1, 2019. It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. Marathon Data Operating Co.,

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

In 2019, the construction industry accounted for about 20% of all work-related fatalities in the U.S. Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Common jobsite safety risks.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2019 Issue. Using a formula that takes into account the new tax revenues generated by the 1,612 new jobs, the JDIG agreement authorizes the potential reimbursement to the company of up to $54 million paid over 12 years. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. By Business Facilities Staff. that need it the most.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Alexis Udine , 37, Account Supervisor, Group Two Advertising, Philadelphia. Extracurricular • 2020 president of the Home Building Association of Richmond, previously the Legislative Committee chairman • Regional VP, Home Builders Association (HBA) of Virginia, 2019-2020. Secret Life • CrossFit aficionado. . . . . PDS Studio.