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I repaid my debt to society!

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Okay, I’ve probably not repaid all my debts to society, because after all, there were those college years to consider. Anyway, you readers may remember when I was ticketed for driving at the speed of sound (49 mph in a 35 mph zone where there was no other civilization for 6 miles). Turns out the debt to society repaid me.

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

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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It looks like Florida may see more than just the sun shining in the next four years. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. Ranked among the best places to live and do business, and located in tax-friendly Florida, Cape Coral should be retailers’ next location for expansion. Investment Zones & Distinct Communities.

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

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As of June 19, Florida custom home builder Chuck Fowke has taken the reins as chairman of the board of the National Association of Home Builders. And we will support our state and local association partners as they address NIMBY attitudes and outdated zoning policies that needlessly drive up the cost of housing.” . Advertisement.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. The program requires that the designated sites go through a rigorous checkless to ensure they have all the necessary infrastructure, zoning and other characteristics needed for development.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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