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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. They utilize community listening posts that included all of the major employers to discuss health care demands and anticipated impacts of changes to health care and insurance requirements. The campaign, built on the tagline of “Life.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. Green Building Certification Institute. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective? Should LEED be modified? How can that be?