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

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For subcontractors and suppliers, an alleged licensing violation can be used as leverage to secure payment for labor and materials. In Mississippi State Board of Contractors v. Hobbs Construction, Inc. The trial court granted the injunction and ultimately reversed the Board’s decision.

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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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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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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi. What’s more, the University of Texas at San Antonio boasts the nation’s top ranked cybersecurity undergraduate program and recently opened its National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC).

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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states have launched site certification programs with the goal of helping communities prepare available sites for investment and expansion. The latest designation happened in April, when the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park in Baldwin County received the AdvantageSite certification. SPOKANE COUNTY, WA: REGIONAL SITE CERTIFICATION.

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State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn

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With the announcement that six additional Iowa sites have gone through a rigorous certification process to be considered ‘development ready,’ we are moving Iowa to the top of the list for projects that are looking for a home.”. The Green Certification program is being launched with a pilot round focused on the Green Office Park category.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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focused on mobile, security and business operations software). This marks a transformative moment for Rochester that will fuel economic growth, create jobs and further secure this region’s place as the photonics capital of the nation,” said Gov. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION. The power industry is in transition.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Preparing the next generation of highly skilled workers, area high schools offer magnet programs in biomedical, homeland security, agrisciences, an International Baccalaureate program, and a Science and Math Academy. Opportunities for your business. With one-third of the U.S. A Partnership for Success.