Pro Builder

JULY 30, 2021

Homebuying Activity Returns as Inventory Increases. An uptick in homebuying activity in June after months of decline shows slowed buying activity resulted from low inventory, says the National Association of Realtors (NAR). June housing inventory was up 3.3% Phoenix issued the third highest number of permits at just over 36,000.

Inventory 98

Inventory Metro Permits Houston 98

Pro Builder

MARCH 16, 2023

In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. CoFi is piloting a new modular construction financing program with Manufactured, an end-to-end inventory manufacturing & finance solution.

Innovation 98

Innovation Housing Finance North Carolina 98

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Qualified businesses locating or expanding operations in a zone may receive local permit and user fee waivers, local tax incentives, special zoning treatment or exemption from ordinances. Once a local technology zone has been established, incentives may be provided for up to 10 years. Virginia Port Tax Credit Programs.

Virginia 40

Virginia Zoning Defense Railroad 40

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

1 home builder in building permits and construction value, scaring off every large-volume, multistate production operation that dared enter Ivory’s Wasatch Mountain lair. 1 home builder in terms of building permits and construction value and reaching the milestone, in 2019, of 20,000 homes sold (right). Photos: courtesy Ivory Homes.

Innovation 122

Innovation Utah Housing Products 122

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 10, 2013

The country’s open concept investment policy offers no restrictions on foreign currency remittances, no export requirement, no foreign equity restrictions in the manufacturing sector and no local content requirement. The BOI even offers on-site visa and work permits, with most permits being issued in under three hours!

Industrial 68

Industrial Zoning Office Products 68

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 6, 2016

Companies should secure interim (construction) financing, matching funds for permanent financing and be able to provide a 10% minimum equity contribution before applying to the Board of Economic Development for a REDI Fund loan. Working capital, inventory and venture capital are NOT eligible. Construction on the project begins.

South Dakota 40

South Dakota Finance Retail Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Inventory is exempt from property tax. 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.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108