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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. Each county (including Baltimore City) must prepare a recycling plan that addresses how the jurisdiction will achieve its mandatory recycling rate.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Attorney General recently issued an opinion concluding that the placement of a protective easement on an already existing forest, as opposed to intentionally created or restored forest, does not qualify for forest mitigation banking. The Act terminates June 30, 2026. Neonicotinoids. Invasive and Nuisance Plant Species.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, recently announced it will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. “The We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Here are just a few examples that illustrate how 21st-century renewable energy initiatives are transforming what was a 20th-century steel hub: on the banks of the Buffalo River, one of the largest solar panel factories in the U.S. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). ACHIEVEMENT IN LOGISTICS.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. The COMMERCIAL FISHING AND AGRICULTURE BANK provides loans to fishing, tourism, natural resources and agriculture-based projects.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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eStockIt.com in Hollywood is an online retailer of restaurant, janitorial and office supplies. Government leaders are committed to retaining, creating and expanding job opportunities for the service, retail and industrial sectors of the community. Other locations that performed well were Baltimore, St. and Mutual of Omaha.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Ahold USA Retail. Bank of America. The Community College of Baltimore County. Advanced Comfort Solutions, Inc. Advanced Furniture Services. Advanced Home Energy Solutions. Aedis Ince. Affiliated Engineers, Inc. AGR Consulting. AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Airco Commercial Services, inc. Airfresh Inc. Albuquerque Old School.