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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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This green infrastructure makes our cities more beautiful and more livable and serves a critical function in stormwater management, reducing pollution, and decreasing the urban heat island effect. The project brings together greenspace and a dog park on the same site as the city’s newest electrical substation.

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Wisconsin: Where Collaboration Drives Industry Advancement

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A highly integrated water technology industry cluster – led by The Water Council , a Milwaukee-based global authority on advanced water technology development and deployment made up of public, private and academic stakeholders. MillerCoors remains committed to Milwaukee, where the Miller Brewing Co. and in Europe. Food and Beverage.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. Today, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind than any other state—more than 36 percent. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S.

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The Home Building Technology Revolution, Part III: The Missing Link

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Other industries have managed to harness technology to boost productivity. Thirteen years ago, plug-in electric vehicles were largely a novelty, with Tesla just launching its all-electric Roadster, although a few hybrid electrics, such as Toyota’s Prius and Ford’s Escape, had been around for some years prior.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award, the organizations ultimate and most prestigious, recognizing innovation at the highest level. MEDC: LEADING INNOVATOR IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. MEDC also is leading the charge in helping to develop an urban “innovation district” in downtown Detroit.

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9 Best Work Boot Brands History, Values & Iconic Boots

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However, the company has come a long way, and currently, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of footwear, clothing, accessories and is known for its top-notch quality, innovation, and responsibility when creating their products. Innovate to Elevate” . With raving reviews, Skechers has managed to outdo competition.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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We’re using the most robust certification program in the country,” said Amy Kuhlers, Manager, IEDA’s Certified Site Program. Several bus lines provide daily service to Milwaukee, Chicago and Minneapolis. A WEDC Certified Site, this Shovel-Ready 57-acre park boasts robust utilities at the lot line with an adjacent Electric substation.

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