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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks

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NAHB strongly opposes the move and continues to urge the administration to negotiate a long-term agreement with Canada on softwood lumber. And when Congress made available $46 billion in emergency rental aid, NAHB pushed state housing finance agencies to disburse those funds to multifamily property owners impacted by unpaid rents. .

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Look Back, Ahead, and a Note of Thanks

Pro Builder

NAHB strongly opposes the move and continues to urge the administration to negotiate a long-term agreement with Canada on softwood lumber. And when Congress made available $46 billion in emergency rental aid, NAHB pushed state housing finance agencies to disburse those funds to multifamily property owners impacted by unpaid rents. .

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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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The finances of a city once the center of the automotive universe are in the hands of an unelected manager appointed by Michigan’s governor. These have been dark days for Detroit. The manager will determine what he can salvage from a legacy of decline that has left Motown on the cusp of bankruptcy.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping to transform the Michigan economy by growing and attracting business, keeping talented residents in the state and revitalizing urban centers. billion in investments and add 4,590 jobs in Michigan. Michigan was chosen over competing sites in Iowa and Mexico.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

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. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business.

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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. The cranes were also part of the agreement.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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