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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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AutoTool To Build Plant In Union Rural Electric’s OH Territory

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Eric Phillips, Union County Economic Development Director (Photo credit: Erica Peerenboom Photography). AutoTool , a designer and manufacturer of automation systems for the manufacturing industry, has announced plans to build an 80,000 square-foot manufacturing/processing facility in Union County, Ohio.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

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As factories got bigger and the consequences of their pollution more noticeable, municipalities adopted zoning statutes that kept residential sectors segregated from industrial districts. Union Station in St. This was meant to cut down illness and alleviate nuisance complaints. Local statutes are one major concern. Louis, Missouri.

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Int’l Arbitration Rules Revision Reflects Flexible Approach

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However, as emphasized by the drafters’ commentary,[2] the 2020 update to the IBA rules made three significant changes related to (1) the need to account for cybersecurity and data protection in initial procedural conferences, Article 2; (2) the adoption of rules concerning the use of remote hearings, Article 8.2; Article 2.2(e):

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Navy Federal Credit Union. Florida’s thriving financial and professional services industry is getting a boost from Navy Federal Credit Union, Verizon, Deutsche Bank and DTCC. According to the 73rd Annual Report released by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to the U.S. RECENT MAJOR FLORIDA PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS. 1,500 jobs.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings. Rail access is provided by both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific (UP) railroads, as well as several short-line railroads.