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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. Fifteen years ago, we were at about 3%; 2020: 4%.” . The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S. construction industry.

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Women to the Rescue: How to Solve The Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction

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While that means there’s still some work to be done in terms of pay equity, it also means construction could be an appealing career for many women. Massachusetts, for example, aims to have women make up 20 percent of its construction workforce by 2020. percent of what men do. Recruiting Women to the Construction Industry.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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The terms are often longer than credit cards or home equity lines of credit, making monthly payments more affordable. Approvals are based on the amount of equity in the home, and if the property is sold, any remaining balance can be passed on to the new owner.

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Holidaymakers face six-month wait for travel refunds as airlines struggle to deal with colossal backlog of claims with £7billion owed to customers

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‘The Ryanair Airlines will shortly notify their trade unions about its restructuring and job loss programme, which will commence from July 2020.’ If the rebooked date is before November 30, 2020, we’ll waive any fare difference.’ ’ Refunds will take longer than normal.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Through December 31, 2020, the maximum credit is $5,000,000 for each tax year across all tax types. For tax years after December 31, 2020, the credit will be capped at $150,000. Through December 31, 2020, the maximum credit is $5,000,000 for each tax year across all tax types.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Companies must be less than 5-years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150 percent of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds. Employees must be Arkansas taxpayers.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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The federal government and the European Union provide additional double-figure million Euro funding. Next to this, a number of Bavarian biotech companies receive grants by the European Union for their research and development projects. One recent investment was made by the biopharmaceutical company Union Chimique Belge (UCB).

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