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Federal Construction Contractors Are Faced with the Double Whammy of the Pandemic and Price Escalation: What Can Be Done?

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When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, various lockdowns were ordered and Americans learned a new term—“social distancing.” In other words, this law permits the granting of equitable relief when there is not a basis to grant relief under the terms of the contract.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Washington Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Collateral Support Program (CSP): The CSP can help small businesses secure bridge loans of up to 18 months including SBA 504 bridge financing. Qualifying counties are those counties with an unemployment rate at least 20% higher than the statewide rate based on a three year average published by the Employment Security Department.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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Scheduled to be completed this fall, this new dark fiber system will provide unprecedented speed, security and capacity to technology driven firms considering relocation or expansion in Stafford County. An excellent education network of primary and secondary schools appeals to employers and employees alike.

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Tapping LA’s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit City’s Most Disadvantaged Communities

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The report finds that expanding the program to 600 megawatts will help Los Angeles achieve a state mandate to generate a third of its energy from renewable resources by 2020. “As California confronts a severe drought and a rapidly changing climate, this program gives homeowners another opportunity to do their part.”

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Must offer basic health insurance to employees within 180 days of employment. Small Employer Quality Jobs Program (68 O.S. 3901): The Small Employer Quality Jobs Program Allows qualifying small businesses (90 employees or less) to receive up to a 5% cash-back incentive for up to seven years to locate or expand in Oklahoma.

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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A further goal of 20 percent by 2020 has been set. Department of Homeland Security is constructing its new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, a $1.25 Blue Cross, as well as Security Benefit (a home grown success story) prove the market has the cost environment, infrastructure, and talent pool needed to thrive.

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