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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership. Employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs offer incentives for employees making home purchases. The program is initially available in Washington, Virginia, and Tennessee, where the online retailer has major hubs. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Oregon Business Development Fund (OBDF): A revolving loan fund that provides term fixed-rate financing for land, buildings, equipment, machinery and permanent working capital. may be feasible for financing smaller projects, particularly within the $1,000,000 to $5 million cost range. be a business owned by a severely disabled person.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) recently approved the first projects under the revised Grow NJ program to encourage businesses to increase employment in New Jersey. “More and better-paying jobs are the keys to thriving cities, which are vital to the economic well-being of our entire state.”.

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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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The finances of a city once the center of the automotive universe are in the hands of an unelected manager appointed by Michigan’s governor. Cerberus, an equity player who had acquired a majority stake in Chrysler from German auto giant Daimler-Benz in 2007, went into bankruptcy in 2009. These have been dark days for Detroit.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Firm Billings Continue Rise in December

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The general improvement in the economy was reflected in the December employment report - the national unemployment rate fell to 8.5%, the lowest reading since early 2009. Retail spending (even with some moderation in growth toward the end of the year) increased 7.7% Corporate Finance Associates blog. HubTrotter. Blog Archive.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Sowela is a comprehensive technical community college serving the Southwest Louisiana region in preparing students for employment,” said Dr. Neil Aspinwall, the school’s chancellor. Energy Transfer Equity/Trunkline LNG is in the midst of a $5.7 It is important to diversify the economy—all kinds of workers can be employed in our area.

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Built to Rent Is Booming, But Operational Challenges Loom for This Overheated Housing Sector

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Major players, including large private equity firms, investment funds, and public home builders, are all entering the space with lofty goals. There are benefits to the private equity cohort finally buying into this B2R community model. Private Equity Firms Go It Alone Developing and Managing B2R Communities.

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