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NAHB Chairman's Message: Proposal to Create Climate Risk Committee

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for its annual fall meeting in late October, it again heard concerns about climate-related risks to the nation’s housing and their potential to affect housing finance, insurance costs, government regulations, and other aspects of the residential construction industry.

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April Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®

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Comments from respondents include: “Increased customer base” and “Improved economic environment.” The industries reporting decreased business activity in April are: Educational Services; Other Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting. Business Activity.

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State Focus – Iowa: Growing Jobs As Well As Corn

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While often stereotyped as an “ag state,” in reality, Iowa has built upon its agronomic ecosystem to create a diverse business environment and robust, global economy. By creating the ideal environment, Iowa has transformed itself into a hub for a range of global growth industries. percent of the state’s jobs and 12.6

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High-Winds Lab Shows Value Of Wind-Resistant Construction | ENR.

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Environment. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Description: The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety conducted the first side-by-side, high-speed-wind performance test of two full-scale, commercial-style buildings on July 17. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation.

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

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Environment. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? Transportation. Book Reviews.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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It helps to create an ideal environment for business expansion through leverage of the region’s high-tech base, along with resources and support from local universities, private foundations, regional development organizations, federal, state and local government, and industry. of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Dept.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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