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Congress Creates Tenant Star But Does Little Else

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The bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to require the Department of Energy to “study” the feasibility of improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings through the design and construction of spaces with high-performance energy efficiency measures.

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Equipment Financing Means Flexible Solutions For Business Needs

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Sutton, CAE, President and CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Acquiring equipment through leasing and other financing methods is more flexible and customizable to meet unique business needs than most funding options. It is more feasible to make monthly payments than to make large cash outlays for equipment up front.

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BUSINESS REPORT: West Virginia — Italian Gas Systems Supplier Plants Flag In Weirton

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based in Italy, is a world leader in the production of pressure regulators, valves, and pressure reducing and metering systems for the natural gas industry. Pietro Fiorentini group decided to invest in West Virginia after completing a feasibility study that covered several states of the nation. Parent company Pietro Fiorentini S.p.a.,

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Top 10 Companies for Environmental Engineers to Work For

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. “Those can be part of what an environmental engineer does, but in terms of what an environmental engineer does a day in and day out, you’re really focused on what the regulations say, what you’re required to do to meet those regulations and how you’re going to do it, (while also bearing in mind) the cost and the timeline.”

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Jan Brewer, with providing expertise on state policies and regulations that proved pivotal to Apple’s decision. million in state and local performance-based grants (to assist IBM with facility lease costs, building operating costs; workforce recruitment, relocation and internal training costs; and payroll incentives).

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The principal and interest on the bonds are paid solely from the funds derived from leasing or selling the facilities to the user company. To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. Pollution control equipment.

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FEDERAL JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – An Outline

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Feasibility Analysis. Appropriateness and Feasibility Report. AFARS = Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. FAR = Federal Acquisition Regulation. The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds for supplies or services (including construction) through purchase or lease. Acquisition Strategy.