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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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If you’re looking for consistent excellence, Utah is a sure bet. States for Business: Utah claimed the top spot for 2015—again. Utah has maintained its AAA bond rating since the rating agencies began tracking in the 1960s. Part of Utah’s success can be attributed to its diverse economy. 1 in the Forbes survey.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Sure, Utah had one of the strongest economies in the country, but its population growth was being fueled largely by Silicon Valley companies setting up shop in Salt Lake City or acquiring local tech firms as satellite offices, while housing production was increasingly hindered by regulatory barriers. Photos: courtesy Ivory Homes.

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The Fastest and Slowest Moving Housing Markets Right Now

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It is suggested buyers prepare to move quickly, says Realtor.com, by having finances lined up, gaining neighborhood knowledge, and sticking to the upper limit of their budgets. Nationally, the average home spent 43 days on the market in April, which is three weeks faster compared to one year ago.

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Insight Into Trumark’s Growth Strategy and Daiwa Partnership

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Some privates tap into additional capital by going public, while others secure access to financing by aligning with overseas companies looking for development and revenue opportunities in the U.S. We’re also looking at areas in Nevada, Utah, the Northwest, Colorado. PRO BUILDER: How did the Daiwa deal come about? GN: Just slightly.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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It’s no surprise that Utah and Texas, two of the business-friendliest states in the nation, round out the top three in our Best Business Climate ranking. financed campaign to strong-arm state legislature in slowing the turbine effort down. In January 2010, Tennessee passed the First to the Top Act (FTTT). 2 at 26 percent).

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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PROJECTS: KAISER PERMANENTE (GA DED; AMAZON (GSMP); COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS (TN DECD); SOLARCITY (UTAH GOED); SUBARU EXPANSION (IEDC); POLARIS INDUSTRIES (AL DOC); NOVO NORDISK (EDC OF NC). SOLARCITY POWERS JOBS IN UTAH. By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. In addition to North Carolina’s $20.8

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