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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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In fact, a 2017 joint report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), found Iowa to be the easiest state for companies to directly purchase renewable energy. The Quad Cities is a bi-state region located on the board of Iowa and Illinois. Photo: Quad Cities Chamber).

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

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Lee Army Lodge was built to the Department of Defense’s strict Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection standards. Visitors’ quarters – Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The hotel also features a common laundry area, conference rooms, a business center, retail shops, administrative space and an outdoor patio.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Top-ranked California, second-place finisher Illinois and no. The $600-million Institute already is well on its way to establishing the region as a national hub for producing next generation integrated photonics, a light science with the potential to transform communications, medicine and national defense, and could create thousands of jobs.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Uses: equipment costs, building and facilities, rent and utilities, travel, contractual services, salaries, and benefits, other operating and non-operating costs. CONNECTICUT.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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One advantage by using the barge is that containers can be loaded heavier than the 80,000- pound weight limit for trucks traveling between Stockton and Oakland via the highway system. The approximate cost is estimated to be the same per container, which includes diesel fuel charges. Domestic distribution is just as convenient.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. This includes eligibility if located in OZs, MZs and Georgia’s 40 least developed counties, which offer job tax credits to businesses of any nature, including retail businesses that create two jobs. TAX INCENTIVES.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Its aluminum will supply the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. All sites are within five miles of Interstate 80, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west, which gives rail access to a bevy of manufacturers, agri-business and logistic companies alike. I-80 intersects with U.S.