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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Three other innovation hubs are being built in Canton, MI near Detroit, Youngstown, OH and Raleigh, N.C. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn, Sen. Dick Durbin, Sen.

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World’s Top 10 Innovation Hubs

Business Facilities

and China remain leaders among the world’s innovation hubs, according to a new report from KPMG. Read World’s Top 10 Innovation Hubs on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

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Similar to the LEED Innovation and Design Credits, the RELi Applied Creativity credits were created with the intent of providing projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance. Up to 20 AC Credits can be awarded for creative thinking and innovative techniques. Just about the only criticism of RELi 2.0

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

Similar to the LEED Innovation and Design Credits, the RELi Applied Creativity credits were created with the intent of providing projects the opportunity to be awarded points for exceptional performance. Up to 20 AC Credits can be awarded for creative thinking and innovative techniques. Just about the only criticism of RELi 2.0

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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We have over 200 higher education institutions around the state, a growing innovation ecosystem, a diverse and dynamic workforce, along with an abundance of natural resources.”. Though the company is based in Massachusetts, it manufactures in the Midwest because the area provides better access to ingredients, said CEO Tim O’Connor.

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

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By recognizing these states excelling in the use of LEED, we are celebrating the green building professionals, architects, business, policy and community leaders who work tirelessly to design and develop innovative solutions toward a healthier, more sustainable future. Massachusetts: New Douglas Elementary School in Douglas; LEED Silver.

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Report Ranks U.S. Cities’ Efforts To Save Energy

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The next tier of top-scoring cities (Washington, DC, Minneapolis, Chicago, Philadelphia and Denver) have also developed efficiency initiatives and are poised to rise in the rankings in future years. Boston took top honors, doing the most to save energy. ” The report is the first to rank cities exclusively on energy efficiency efforts.

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