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Energy Efficiency Policy Report Published

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The study was commissioned by the Department of Energy-led Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster for Energy Efficient Buildings ( GPIC ). Processes included legal-related factors impacting EE transactions, such as contracts, leases, public bidding requirements, and accounting standards.

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

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They also will be eligible to give property tax abatements for new development, allowing cities like Camden to spur development and compete with Philadelphia for private-sector jobs and residential growth. One NJ option is a leased facility in Bridgewater; 274 jobs would remain in the state and 550 jobs would be created. headquarters.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County. BNE also provides professional account management services, offering potential investors in our region a one-stop shop for information on economic development, and serving as a liaison with local economic development organizations.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. billion over 2011-2012. billion over 2011-2012.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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While aerospace and defense sector employees are found in every state, seven states accounted for half of all aerospace and defense sector employees in the U.S. Atlantic County, NJ borders the Jersey Shore and is less than an hour drive to Philadelphia, two hours to New York City and three hours to Washington, DC.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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Life sciences are “in the air”—and potential employees are not far, taking into account the 3.600 graduates each year. Corbett recently announced that Spark Therapeutics will expand operations at a new building at the University City Science Center, creating new high-wage jobs in Philadelphia.

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