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Transportation Grants Help Create 880 Jobs In Metro Detroit

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grants totaling more than $2.7 million to the City of Detroit and the Road Commission for Oakland County. Eligible road agencies include MDOT, county road commissions, cities and villages.

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Consumers Energy Moves To Build Natural Gas Power Plant In Genesee County

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Consumers Energy has taken the next major step for its new natural gas plant in Genesee County, filing for approval of a certificate of necessity with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). An economic impact study for the Thetford project listed numerous benefits for Michigan, the regional I-75 corridor and Genesee County.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. In 2017, Edwards created the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission to bolster the state’s cyber safety and to position Louisiana as a national leader and preferred location for cyber business, education and research.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100 percent of the project costs. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Chatham County Commission. Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority. International Commissioning Engineers West, Inc. Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc. Commissioning WorCx. TriStar Commissioning, Inc. USGBC West Michigan Chapter. Western Michigan University. City of Tempe.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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The Little Rock National Airport is operated by the Airport Commission, whose members are appointed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor campus. The Pure Michigan campaign featuring Ann Arbor as a destination for business growth recently launched. and Mutual of Omaha.

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