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The butterfly effect, chaos theory and getting ahead of the trends

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They point out, for example, that residential subdivision starts have real influences on the infrastructure and ICI world, but what influences residential construction? Things like high student loan debt and a generational shift toward marrying at an older age has tempered the housing recovery until recently.

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Bootstraps for Building

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Like many other older cities, a decades-long decline in manufacturing coupled with urban flight left the downtown populated by discount retail stores and pizza parlors. ” A state initiative called the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) program aims to change all that, and it’s already yielding solid results in Allentown.

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West Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Working capital loans and the refinancing of existing debt are not eligible. Loan proceeds may be used for any business purpose except the refinancing of existing debt. Loan term is generally 15 years for real estate intensive projects and five to 10 years for equipment projects.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Pennsylvania Community Development Bank Loan Program (PCD Bank): (newpa.com/pcdbank) Debt financing for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Guaranteed loans up to $500,000. Community and economic development loans that support job creation. Loans are from $250,000 to $5 million.

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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. The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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No more than 10% of the net leasable space may be used for retail purposes, and no state local government matching payment shall be made for project costs in support of any gambling establishment; . Clean Burning Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Credit (68 O.S. With a $200 million capacity, this it is comprised of two funding options: .

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. Florida’s infrastructure, talent and business tax policies continually ranked among the nation’s best. In fact, Florida’s infrastructure is ranked #1 in America.

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