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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. MINNESOTA IS GETTING READY TO DIG SOME NEW GROWTH. Cloud, Minnesota. From the September/October 2013 issue . In order to attract new development, a community has to be prepared for it.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The wind turbines operating at Buffalo’s green energy complex on Lake Erie generate enough electricity to power roughly 15,000 homes; the turbines are under contract to a local utility, Constellation Energy Resources. The percentage of electricity generated by renewables continues to surge in the United States.

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Minnesota: Exports Are Expanding In The Land Of The Lakes

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T he Minnesota Trade Office recently awarded the 2016 Governor’s International Trade Award to six Minnesota companies that have been successful exporters. I congratulate them for their global achievements and thank each of them for being models that can inspire other Minnesota businesses to pursue international trade.”. “I

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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Lawrence Seaway System, it is part of more than 2,300 miles of water transportation from Duluth, Minnesota to the Atlantic Ocean. When you think of community development, job creation, investment and business retention and expansion an electric generation and transmission company wouldn’t top the list. Hoosier Energy is unique.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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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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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023

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Jack Atkinson Electrical Engineering Manager, Gaylor Electric Noblesville, IN Jack has been an important figure in Gaylor Electric's success, particularly in a multi-billion-dollar, confidential data center project spanning several national locations. His journey at Gaylor Electric has been a remarkable one.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. Equipment or transmission lines used directly in producing or transmitting electrical power, but not including distribution. Machinery or equipment used in research and development.

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