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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

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MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. Single-family housing continues to see homebuyer demand restrained by the sluggish economic environment and more restrictive lending standards. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, September 27, 2011. Single-family starts dipped 1.4%

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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When Thomas Henry Ball convinced the Trinity and Brazos Railroad to run through Tomball in the early 1900s, little did he know what a significant economic impact that would have on the area. The location will house upwards of 10,000 employees when it’s fully staffed in 2015. TOMBALL IS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS. to the site when completed.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, recently announced it will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. But loyal readers of the BF Blog know that we’re bullish on Motown’s recovery. cities for job-skills training.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Companies must be less than 5-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 percent of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds. Employees must be Arkansas taxpayers.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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USDA Rural Development in Alabama: A variety of loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs, plus technical assistance in the areas of business and industry, cooperative development, rural housing, community facilities, water and waste disposal, and telecommunications, including distance learning and telemedicine. TAX INCENTIVES.

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