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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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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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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. Green Building Certification Institute. Service Employees International Union. Byrne Electrical Specialists. JMPE Electrical Engineering. How can that be?

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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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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be provided for the construction and/or improvement of water lines & wastewater facilities, sewer lines, sewage treatment facilities, roadways, natural gas-line services, electric power services, railroad spurs, lighting, sidewalks and alternative power sources such as solar. The public utilities tax rate is 4.25

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest. Lawrence Seaway System, it is part of over 2,300 miles of water transportation from Duluth, Minnesota to the Atlantic Ocean. Lawrence Seaway. As a hub in the Great Lakes St.