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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. When you talk to folks in Alabama, you might think from the slow-and-easy rhythm of conversation in the Deep South that nobody’s in a hurry to do anything.

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Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama

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When you talk to folks in Alabama, you might think from the slow-and-easy rhythm of conversation in the Deep South that nobody’s in a hurry to do anything. The Crimson Tide is rolling, big time, and now it’s brought in our top honor: Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. billion in federal loan guarantees drawn from stimulus funds by the U.S.

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“Mitbestimmung” in Tennessee

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If the UAW succeeds in getting a foothold in Chattanooga, two other German auto facilities in the South–BMW in South Carolina and Mercedes-Benz in Alabama–probably can expect a knock on the door from the autoworkers’ organizers. Now, buoyed by a brisk recovery in the U.S.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana will provide $14 million in funding over 10 years for expanded higher-education programs designed primarily to increase the number of annual computer science graduates. A supplier network already is queuing up to put down roots in Alabama to service Airbus. Morris Lessmore.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

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A construction company that is considered a PRP will need to negotiate a settlement agreement with the EPA. In 2021, Alabama brought a lawsuit against a contractor for “unauthorized open burning of imported vegetation,” an alleged violation of the CAA that carried a penalty of up to $25,000 per day. Catellus Development Corp. ,

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. million aviation technical school is nearing completion at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park, designated at an Alabama AdvantageSite. It’s not just southern hospitality and charm that are driving economic growth in Alabama. million in capital investments.

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