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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup

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billion expansion of O’Hare International Airport to modernize the facility. Stephen Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), recently announced a new program to diversify the construction workforce. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 The Memphis, Tenn. Region saw $1.3

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Since taking office in 2011, Governor Scott has moved aggressively to cut business taxes and costs, pay down debt and streamline the regulatory environment. In fact, Florida’s infrastructure is ranked #1 in America. Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.).

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program. The company investigated nine separate regions in North America and visited more than 40 factories before choosing St. This is the first U.S.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The debt-free, state-of-the-art AnC Bio facility will take about 18 months to build. In his spare time, Stenger and his partners have been raising EB-5 funding for nearly $600-million worth of projects in Vermont, including expansions at Jay Peak and nearby Burke Mountain, and a new hotel and airport upgrade in Newport, VBM reports.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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million loan participation program fostering business expansion and job creation in Arizona by providing debt financing for small businesses (in collaboration with private finance partners). In 2001 the MRZ designation was renewed for the former Williams Air Force Base, now known as Williams Gateway Airport. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. Funds cannot be used for debt refinancing or contingency funding. The program ends December 2016. EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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