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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

Green building has only very recently begun to emphasize the social equity component of the triple bottom line. But today’s ESG statements are only a very small step. The largest study of the typology of modern slavery in the U.S. found construction as one of the top 25 industries where slavery takes place today.

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Rapid Growth Leads 2U To New Maryland HQ

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Rapid Growth Leads 2U To New Maryland HQ originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. The company expects to create more than 900 jobs in Maryland in the next five years. Source: 2U, Inc. ” “We purchased this building anticipating that we could position it as a uniquely progressive asset.

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DuPont Resolves PFAS Claims with Delaware

Green Building Law Update

Under the settlement agreement, the DuPont agreed to pay $50 million for environmental restoration, improvement, sampling and analysis, community environmental justice and equity grants, and other natural resource needs. The EPA reports, “there is evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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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. In addition, through the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership, a study of the High-Tech Environment for Entrepreneurs was conducted by the Institute for Workplace Flexibility.

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COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report

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With two universities, two universities of Applied Sciences, the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Neurobiology and Psychiatry and the Helmholtz Research Center for Environmental Health, the region offers an excellent environment for innovation. million equity offering. Maryland Gov. Biotech Research Hub.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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3 Texas all exceeded 75 on the Index, followed by Maryland, Delaware, DC, Oregon, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia. But so far some of the windiest environs we know of—the coastal U.S. This year’s winners for Achievement in Targeted Incentives are: Maryland Dept. Top-ranked California, second-place finisher Illinois and no.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Companies must be less than five years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150% of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds. See onegeorgia.org/programs/esb.

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