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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

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If done correctly, the process will focus on the benefits of program efficiency (avoiding overbuilding), creating functional adjacencies (shared spaces), planning for efficient systems (sustainable and green), and getting the best long-term value as well as setting standards for materials, equipment, and the environment. Do not overbuild.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Larger than Miami and Atlanta, Mesa is home to major operations for companies such as Apple, Boeing, Bridgestone, FUJIFILM, Mitsubishi, and Infineon. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax. Photo © Ketterman).

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. From Miami, we can make the trip in only 15 hours, even with a layover.”.

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

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because of its strong pro-business environment. Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. DuPage County has a business-friendly environment.

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Seaports Safe Harbors for U.S. Industrial Real Estate Sector

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This reality is in addition to a global logistics environment characterized by rising fuel costs, expedited time-to-market deliveries and the one goal shared by all shipping lines: maximizing service levels, while mitigating costs. As a result, trade routes are integral.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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AeroTurbine, the Miami-based aviation supply company is expanding to a new, 264,000-square-foot building in Miramar. The city has created two Tax Increment Financing Districts with a third in process, to expand the municipal infrastructure to industrial and commercial zones.

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