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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

We can begin by talking with teachers, parents, and young people in our communities and educating them on the value of a home building career. They need to understand that construction offers well-paying jobs and rewarding careers that are a viable alternative to a college degree and student debt.

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NAHB Chairman's Letter: A Toolkit to Combat the Labor Shortage

Pro Builder

We can begin by talking with teachers, parents, and young people in our communities and educating them on the value of a home building career. They need to understand that construction offers well-paying jobs and rewarding careers that are a viable alternative to a college degree and student debt.

NAHB 105
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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

Pro Builder

There is no debt on it, no equipment on it, and it gives a lot more flexibility and optionality within the portfolio.”. . There is no perfect panacea in one energy source,” said Bill Owens, founder and president of Owens Construction , in Worthington, Ohio, in a recent webinar sponsored by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). “It

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California is Rolling in Dough

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They’re urging a restoration of education spending cuts, among other items that were sliced to the bone. Today, the picture is much brighter: besides California, at least seven other states (including Connecticut, Utah, Wisconsin and oil-rich North Dakota) are reporting surpluses. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - New England U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

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. Nevada and Alabama rounded out the top five in Economic Growth Potential, followed by Utah, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri and Mississippi.

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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. Its goal is to coordinate companies, research and education institutes to foster collaboration and innovation.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Property Tax Abatements: The Tax Incentive Reform Act of 1992 (TIRA) allows qualified industries to receive abatements of non-educational property taxes for new businesses locating to Alabama and for expansions of existing facilities in Alabama. The combined state and local millage rate would then be applied to the assessed value.

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