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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

Correction: It is now clear to me that I misinterpreted the testimony of Dr. Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Sooner or Later You’ll Choose Oklahoma

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The incubator program offers affordable space with flexible leases to tenants; a graduated lease package; access to a team of business experts for advice, finance counseling, marketing suggestions, accounting solutions; and a 10-year state income tax exemption. The incubator is 8,400 sq.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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In addition, the Arkansas Freeport Law exempts inventory tax on raw materials, goods in progress, and finished goods bound for out-of-state shipment. Targeted workforce development curriculum from the region’s community colleges makes advanced manufacturing one of the region’s top employers—both domestic and international.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. For its groundbreaking work, the company received a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in July 2012.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

The term does not apply to civil defense matters such as potential or actual enemy attacks that are addressed by the U.S. For the purposes of this definition, accountability means that the Federal agency reports the real property on its financial statements and inventory records. Department of Homeland Security.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

The term does not apply to civil defense matters such as potential or actual enemy attacks that are addressed by the U.S. For the purposes of this definition, accountability means that the Federal agency reports the real property on its financial statements and inventory records. Department of Homeland Security.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments.

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