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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is the largest energy company in the U.S. million customer accounts or an estimated more than 11 million people across Florida. in Florida. While the sun is setting on coal use in Florida,?cleaner customers money.?The

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. FROM DREAM TO REALITY IN FLORIDA. But before reaching cruising altitude, each single- and twin-engine Piper plane is conceptualized, designed and handcrafted from Piper’s headquarters in Florida. Tax Foundation.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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State and local incentives from Florida and the City of Pembroke Pines totaled $554,000, including $434,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program and $80,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Certifications • Florida Building Contractor. Extracurricular • Akel Cares partners with Feeding South Florida and other local nonprofits. Grew from small carpentry jobs to room remodels, whole-house remodeling, entry-level townhome construction, and then, ultimately, upscale custom homes. Delray Beach, Fla. . Lucie, Fla.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry. The Sunshine State surged into the no. 2 slot on the strength of Gov.

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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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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. ENTERPRISE ZONES: Businesses located within the boundaries of an EZ are eligible for tax credits. LAMBRA zones are a companion to EZs.

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