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BUSINESS REPORT: Maryland — SSA’s New Data Hub Moves Forward In Urbana

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The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Mid-Atlantic Region and the Social Security Administration (SSA) are collaborating to design and construct the SSA’s new National Support Center in Urbana, MD. The existing computer center was constructed in 1979 and the infrastructure systems are approaching the end of their useful lives.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

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PACE loan programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are gaining acceptance nationally including being implemented across Maryland. Maryland is typical.

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PACE in Maryland is Not Keeping Pace

Green Building Law Update

But today, despite Maryland having enacted a PACE enabling law in 2014, only one PACE loan has closed in the State. I was asked recently to recommend how PACE in Maryland could be improved. What follows is my top 10 list actions to make PACE a success in Maryland. Expressly authorize PACE for new construction (i.e.,

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Real Jobs RI’s training program is helping to prepare hundreds of local workers for manufacturing jobs at Electric Boat’s 125-acre facility at Quonset Point for manufacturing, outfitting and modular construction of submarines. Photo: Havas PR). The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission voted to authorize $18.5 Amazon’s new 2.4

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

Green Building Law Update

Maryland is more typical with a state enabling law passed in 2014, with SB 186 , and local laws on the books in Montgomery County and Anne Arundel County, with at least one lender, Greenworks Lending , on board, but no PACE loans actually made yet.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The TNECD website summarizes Tennessee’s approach to business climate with this credo: “We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. Texas is the top-ranked state in our new cyber growth potential standings, followed by Virginia, Louisiana, Maryland and Georgia in the top five.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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A retreat in the public markets in 2011 resulted in overall financing levels that are back to those seen in 2008, reflecting the continuing struggles of the Eurozone countries over the sovereign debt of some member countries. The biopharmaceutical facility was constructed with an investment of 65 million Euros.

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