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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

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The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. In 2007, the Destiny USA project qualified for $238 million in tax-free financing through the Green Bonds program. Since receiving the loan, the price of solar panels has plummeted - good news - which has squeezed the margins of manufacturers like Solyndra.

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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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The finances of a city once the center of the automotive universe are in the hands of an unelected manager appointed by Michigan’s governor. The manager will determine what he can salvage from a legacy of decline that has left Motown on the cusp of bankruptcy. These have been dark days for Detroit.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Wisconsin — Wisconsin Wind Works: A Powerful Partner In Wind Energy

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The Golden Guernsey plant was shuttered this past January following a bankruptcy filing, leaving 112 employees without jobs. Key Incentives: Dairy 2020 Initiative, Customized Labor Training Fund, Business Employees Program, Early Planning Grant, Angel Investment Tax Credit, IRBs, Tax Increment Financing, Film Tax Credit Program.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100 percent of the project costs. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. 10 in our Economic Growth Potential metro ranking.

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