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

Pro Builder

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. Utah PWB’s all-female–built home, The House That SHE Built , inspired a children’s book of the same name, released last month, that educates young readers about construction jobs.

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

Pro Builder

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. Utah PWB’s all-female–built home, The House That SHE Built , inspired a children’s book of the same name, released in September, that educates young readers about construction jobs.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Sure, Utah had one of the strongest economies in the country, but its population growth was being fueled largely by Silicon Valley companies setting up shop in Salt Lake City or acquiring local tech firms as satellite offices, while housing production was increasingly hindered by regulatory barriers. Photos: courtesy Ivory Homes.

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California is Rolling in Dough

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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. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Plains U.S.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

“Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. Bill Lee has cited TN’s business-friendly environment in several recent project announcements.

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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. Höchst hosts 90 on-site companies, among them sanofi-aventis, Bayer CropScience, Clariant and Celanese.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., 97% increase in personal property tax exemption.

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