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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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URBAN OUTFITTERS DECIDES TO DOUBLE DOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA. When Urban Outfitters was considering a relocation, a full-court press by an “Action Team” including the Pennsylvania Governor’s office and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development convinced the specialty retail giant to double down on its investment in the Commonwealth.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. LED’S FASTSTART: DECADE-LONG GOLD STANDARD FOR TRAINING.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Two unique state programs are the winners of our Achievement in Public-Private Partnership awards: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) , for its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project; and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the Edison Innovation Fund. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. That research supports the trade shows and targeted retail and hospitality efforts of the city. The company $7.2-million

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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AIDT’s workforce selection and training processes have achieved the world’s first ISO 9001:2008 certification for a state-funded workforce training program. More than 300 jobs are being created at the 100,000 square-foot facility, where employees will manufacture self-service point of sale terminals for retail and hospitality applications.

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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. Ahold USA Retail. Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future. Green Building Certification Institute. University of Pennsylvania. USGBC Central Pennsylvania Chapter. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective?

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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. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. The benefit depends on the tier of the county in which the company locates. TAX INCENTIVES.

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