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Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grant Recipients

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The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (CAIC) has awarded $350,000 in grants for nine projects. The projects chosen for funding will rely upon partnerships between arts, economic development and government organizations in order to promote the arts and economic growth in Kansas. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

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SFPUC also inappropriately approved 5 task orders for federally funded projects, which occurred because federal regulations contradict the expectations of the SFPUC’s commission for JOCs. Labor, Material, Equipment, and Subcontractor markups were inconsistently applied resulting in $163,084 in excess costs to the city.

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Job Order Contracting – Audit Results

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SFPUC also inappropriately approved 5 task orders for federally funded projects, which occurred because federal regulations contradict the expectations of the SFPUC’s commission for JOCs. Labor, Material, Equipment, and Subcontractor markups were inconsistently applied resulting in $163,084 in excess costs to the city.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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On January 22, representatives from businesses, utilities, nonprofit, and city and county government attended a meeting of the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission to get an update on the tornado recovery efforts. Hydronic HVAC equipment allows for low operational, maintenance costs.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. BNSF also is investing approximately $1 billion on locomotive, freight car and other equipment acquisitions, many of which will serve New Mexico. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., Pollution control equipment.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100 percent of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., The program ends December 2016.

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