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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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By treating the city as a natural environment, we have the opportunity to soften its hardness, both literally and figuratively. For example, at the Gahanna branch location of Columbus Metropolitan Library in Columbus, Ohio, a butterfly garden at the perimeter of the building is being designed.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Mississippi Looks To Energy Sector To Fuel Statewide Growth

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Helen of Troy, a designer and marketer of brand-name household, personal care and healthcare/home environment products, announced plans in early January to construct a 1.3 HB 841: Provides a sales tax reduction on electricity to 1.5 Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. 2010 standard.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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In addition, through the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership, a study of the High-Tech Environment for Entrepreneurs was conducted by the Institute for Workplace Flexibility. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. Canada is also the largest trading partner to the U.S.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The State of Illinois was one of the leaders in establishing competitive choice for electricity, and Decatur currently enjoys sufficient electric capacity to support future growth at prices that are better than those of surrounding states. Quality higher education is available through local and regional offerings.

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BUSINESS REPORT: GA Notches Record Job Growth And Investment In 2012

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Largest Cities (2011): Atlanta, 432,427; Augusta, 196,494; Columbus, 194,107; Savannah, 139,491. Targeted Industries: Automotive, IT, Arts, Energy & Environment, Financial Services, Film/Music/ Digital Entertainment, Tourism, Int’l Trade. GEORGIA FAST FACTS. Population (2011 est.): 9,815,210. GA Film Tax Cr., Mando Corp.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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GSA is ahead of schedule in reducing its potable water and electricity use. City of San Francisco, Department of the Environment. Institute for the Built Environment. Byrne Electrical Specialists. Columbus Property Management & Development, Inc. JMPE Electrical Engineering. City of Chicago. InSites PLC.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Gaining Honorable Mention Awards in this category were Greater MSP (Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership) and Columbus (OH) 2020. The overall BR&E program brings together representatives of the City, the County, Lincoln Electric System, Black Hills Energy and the State of Nebraska.

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