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ESG is an Opportunity for Commercial Landlords

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It offers a positive that the supply chain contract, the lease, is in writing. Even a building owner not pursuing green certification can take advantage of benchmarking against specific credits within those green building rating systems (e.g., government and The Group of Seven.

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Green Building Bonds as a Game Changing New Source of Capital

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Proceeds from these corporate bonds will be used to fund “eligible green building projects” including the acquisition, construction, development or redevelopment of projects that will pursue LEED certification. million square feet located throughout the United States.

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LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet

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million existing commercial buildings in the United States today. CI v4 MRc1: Long Term Commitment can be achieved simply by signing a 10 year or longer lease. This score can be utilized as a benchmarking tool, in and of itself, and it can also be directly translated to a LEED certification. The proof is in the numbers.

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INTERNATIONAL REPORT: Nexus of Industrial Development Across Mexico

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Here are just a few examples: Metaldyne’s Sintered Products business unit in Ramos Arizpe received a Certificate of Excellence from General Motors, awarding the plant the highest honor of gold supplier status. Built-to-suit facilities for Lease or Sale. Lease Buy Back Options. Site selection evaluation.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. Through the Career Readiness Certificate program, potential employees are evaluated and tested so that your business can identify and qualify the most skilled workers.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Deregulation of Commercial Lines: This law exempts qualified commercial insurance lines from specific state review requirements, including filing policy forms, casualty insurance rating requirements, and certificate of compliance requirements.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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The new UI Labs facility is being lauded by public officials from all levels of government as being one that may help bring manufacturing—specifically high-tech manufacturing—back to the United States. Richelieu has leased a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and plans to employ 115 people. Illinois’ Tenth U.S.