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Heroic Efforts In California

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windows, skylights, doors, HVAC, solar panels, artificial turf, electric vehicle charging) that qualify for financing through HERO. The City has long understood the need to attract more businesses to provide its large labor force with better paying jobs and to help improve and balance the quality of life in Hesperia.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. This is where you see development of hybrid trucks, electric trucks and hybrid cranes.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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This Intermodal Center is the 3rd largest maritime port in the country, only behind Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey. It is what has allowed the organization to attract the variety of businesses that make up their diverse economy—from technology to manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare and more.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The State of Illinois was one of the leaders in establishing competitive choice for electricity, and Decatur currently enjoys sufficient electric capacity to support future growth at prices that are better than those of surrounding states. Quality higher education is available through local and regional offerings. A market of 5.2

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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. PUBLIC UTILITY TAX REBATES: Tax Credits are available for a rebate of 50 percent of the public utilities tax imposed on new or increased consumption of gas and electricity for five years.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Major maritime shipping hubs including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland are ready to service the huge post-Panamax containers. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. They are fully electrical and powered by 13.2kV with provisions for back-up diesel power.