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September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)

Business Facilities

Smarter and Faster | Smart sensors and digital process controls are poised to exponentially improve the efficiency and safety of U.S. Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expansion | The company plans to spend approximately $80 million to add 25,000 square feet to its Union City facility. advanced manufacturing operations.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Earth USA 2011

Natural Building

The Sixth International Conference on Earthen Building and Architecture, Earth USA 2011, met in Albuquerque, NM at the National Hispanic Cultural Center September 30 through October 2, 2011. Age-old and new techniques can be incorporated in the design or retrofit to existing structures to increase their safety. October 23, 2011.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Delaware Access Program is designed to give banks a flexible and non-bureaucratic tool to make business loans that are somewhat riskier than a conventional bank loan, in a manner consistent with safety and soundness. The act also allows for loans for food safety projects to ensure a safe food supply for Hawaii’s people.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

DELAWARE ACCESS PROGRAM: Designed to give banks a flexible and extremely non-bureaucratic tool to make business loans that are somewhat riskier than a conventional bank loan, in a manner consistent with safety and soundness. The act also allows for loans for food safety projects to ensure a safe food supply for Hawaii’s people.

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