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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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On sine die , when the legislature adjourned at midnight on the 90th day, on April 8, 2019, a total of 864 bills and 2 resolutions passed both chambers. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. in 2019, with further annual increases until it reaches 14.5% Forest Cover.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. I n order to attract new development, locations have to be prepared for it and have sites that are ready to hit the ground running. are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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From the July/August 2019 Issue. billion) and Retail ($109.6 billion) and Retail ($109.6 Centrally located in Northern Nevada, Fallon is only a short drive from some of the finest outdoor recreation areas in the country, as well as ghost towns, historical sites and the historic mines of Nevada’s past. By the BF Staff.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. “Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development. The site is adjacent to the KCS rail line, within 1.4 The building is expandable to over 200,000 square feet, and features a 34-foot eave height.

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Less Is More In New England

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The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. Waterstone Retail of Needham, MA has a 500,000-square-foot center underway with Phase 1 now open and Phase 2 approved by the city.