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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. billion over 20 years. Kansas City, Mo.:

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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

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It is Washington’s last Pre-Revolutionary colonial building on its original foundation. A defensive fort that can be traced to 1672, Castillo De San Marcos was built under the direction of Florida’s Spanish governor to protect the city of St. The house was already 59 years old when the British invaded Washington in 1814.

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COVER STORY: Advanced Manufacturing — Creating Jobs In 3Dimensions

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by the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program and The Rockefeller Foundation. And because this is new in concept there will be some speed bumps, but overall the impact on the U.S. New York Senator Schumer helped Bread Alone secure a U.S. economy is going to be revolutionary.”. HUDSON VALLEY LEADS A MANUFACTURING REVIVAL.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. 78 million.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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“To further develop San Antonio’s cybersecurity dominance, we’re focused on talent development tailored to industry needs in the cybersecurity industry,” said Tom Long, Chief Development Officer of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation. What we do here has impact, and that’s why leading the country in cybersecurity is a priority.

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Montreal Named 2016 Intelligent Community of the Year

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The three founders of the Intelligent Community Forum presented the Award along with Mayor Rob van Gijzel of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, who serves as chairman of the ICF Foundation, and representatives from previous Intelligent Community of the Year recipients.

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Gearing Up for the New Year!

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.” The new laws could encounter legal challenges, and eventually there may be a ballot proposal to repeal the laws. In preparation for potential challenges, the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has created a task force to defend Snyder’s action. Similar bills have been introduced in 12 other states.