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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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Growing retail brands likes Advance Auto and Auto Zone that help consumers save money by keeping their cars longer should also continue to do well in 2012. Creative Deal-Making - As obtaining financing for commercial construction projects continues to be a challenge for some developers, look for creativity behind the scenes.

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Predictions and National Trends in Commercial Construction

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Growing retail brands likes Advance Auto and Auto Zone that help consumers save money by keeping their cars longer should also continue to do well. Creative Deal-Making - As obtaining financing for commercial construction projects continues to be a challenge for some developers, look for creativity behind the scenes.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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MICHIGAN: REINVENTING STATE SUPPORT FOR AEROSPACE/DEFENSE. Many know Michigan as a global center of the auto industry and some know its leading positions in office furniture manufacturing, venture capital growth, food processing and other industries. Photo: Michigan Economic Development Corporation.).

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. The authors of the Opportunity Zones section of the tax reform bill, Sen. Not since the federal Urban Renewal efforts of the 1970s has legislation passed by the U.S. that need it the most.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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I-69: Logistics Cluster in the Heart of Michigan. The I-69 International Trade Corridor, which spans four counties in eastern Michigan, serves as a strategic commercial gateway between the midwestern U.S. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Great Lakes U.S.

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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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