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Mississippi: A Winning Recipe

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A winning formula needs the right ingredients, and Mississippi has all of them. From a skilled and productive workforce to the state’s low corporate tax rate, Mississippi’s pro-business environment fosters growth and attracts new investment. Mississippi also will become one of the top tire producing states in the U.S.

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Contractor’s Alleged Licensing Violation Raises Due Process Concerns in Mississippi

Best Practices Construction Law

In Mississippi State Board of Contractors v. In this case, the Board revoked the contractor’s certificate of responsibility (“COR”), and the contractor sought a preliminary injunction enjoining the Board from revoking the COR pending appeal. Hobbs Construction, Inc.

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September / October 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 5)

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Mississippi: Southern Hospitality | Be it through city-by-city renewal, county-by-county certifications or statewide incentives, Mississippi always has a way of gaining a top position when it comes to business, offering distinct advantages for all involved. Louisiana is bouncing back with a proactive plan of action.

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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

James Parish surrounds one of the biggest bends of the Mississippi River, where the waterway turns toward New Orleans halfway downstream from Louisiana’s capital, Baton Rouge. billion ethylene production facility along the Mississippi River in Southeastern Louisiana. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue.

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Jefferson County, TN To Pursue Megasite

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Jefferson County Economic Development Oversight Committee (EDOC) announced that it will pursue certification of a proposed megasite near the intersection of I-40 and I-81 designed to attract a major automotive manufacturer, associated suppliers and hundreds of high quality jobs to the county and region.

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A Week in the Life of LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

This is a very unscientific consideration of all the non-confidential projects in the United States that achieved certification during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2013. With 7 projects, California had the most LEED certifications, followed by Michigan with 3 projects. The 45 projects were spread across 28 states.

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

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The Arkansas River dissects the state from the northwest to the southeast, while the Mississippi River borders the state’s eastern edge. Ports along the Mississippi River are in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee. To date, over 54,000 certificates have been awarded to Arkansas workers. LITTLE ROCK GETTING REALLY BIG.