$1.7B Chicago Casino Wins Zoning Approval
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 15, 2022
The new Bally's casino has earned city council approval, but still needs a license from the Illinois Gaming Board. .
More, Not Fewer, Work-Zone Cameras
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Driving faster than the posted limit in a highway work zone, no one enjoys the sting of a speeding ticket for $250 or higher—as it would be in, for example, Illinois—especially if you are caught on camera and not by a cop.
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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 16, 2014
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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Business Report: Illinois Innovation Council Targets Global Competitiveness
Business Facilities
APRIL 24, 2015
Business Report: Illinois Innovation Council Targets Global Competitiveness appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. A new advisory group aims to turn the Land of Lincoln into a global innovation destination, implementing a vision for a 21st-century economy.
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California Is Land Of Opportunity, Michigan Is Motor King
Business Facilities
JULY 26, 2019
California has crushed the competition as the top-ranked state for Opportunity Zones and Michigan is still the undisputed heavyweight champ in Automotive Manufacturing Strength in Business Facilities’ 1 5th Annual Rankings Report , released this week.
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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Pat Quinn and state agencies are working together to advance Illinois. Quinn launched the Welcome Home Illinois program in April. It is administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and offers $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.75 Quinn said. “I
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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County (EDC) joined Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) recently to celebrate the opening of ADM’s new intermodal container freight shipping and receiving facility. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. From the September/October 2013 issue.
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Construction Worker Saves Man From Burning Vehicle
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 26, 2015
An Illinois Tollway construction worker pulled a man out of a burning vehicle after a pileup crash in a construction work zone along I-90 near Hampshire, Ill., reports the Chicago Tribune.
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Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses
BD+C
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Smaller, more intimate areas such as this gathering zone adjacent to the main atrium at University of Illinois’ Turner Hall can serve as a haven for students who feel intimidated by larger spaces. Photo courtesy Legat Architects One example is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Turner Hall.
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September / October 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 5)
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The September / October 2021 issue looks at startup ecosystems, innovation centers and Opportunity Zones. Plus, an exclusive interview with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
Flagship Store Retail Construction: 3 Reasons Brands Still Build in a Flagship Location
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 28, 2019
A more recent example of this was speculation in Chicago about cannabis operators scouting space for dispensary locations on the Mag Mile in advance of recreational marijuana being legalized in Illinois as of Jan.
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Creative water management
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Absent zone dams, water that enters the system can migrate downward, collect on the upper edges of IGUs, and eventually accumulate on the poorly executed seals at the sill that were inboard of the perimeter weather seal for the system. She can be reached at dslaton@wje.com.
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September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5)
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks. The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Read: September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5) at BusinessFacilities.com.
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September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. Read: September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5) at BusinessFacilities.com.
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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2012
Often noted as a microcosm of the entire country, Illinois is the 25th most extensive and the fifth most populous state in the U.S. Illinois is served by 2,169 miles of interstate highway and lies at the heart of the system. Both the Illinois International Port District and the Tri-City Regional Port District near St.
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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation
The Korte Company
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Picture this: It’s early spring of 1959 in Hillsboro, Illinois. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. Winter’s gone, and Ralph Korte’s hard at work on the roof trusses of a future milking parlor. Fast forward to 1976.
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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary
Safety Services Company
JUNE 12, 2014
Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone. Vermont’s law applies only in work zones. Connecticut. Washington D.C. New Jersey. Puerto Rico. US Virgin Islands. Washington. West Virginia. Text Messaging.
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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE HERE. Congress had the potential to spur economic development from coast to coast: we’re talking about the new federally designated Opportunity Zones that were created by the Tax Reform and Jobs Act that was enacted into law in December 2017. that need it the most.
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Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
BUSINESS REPORT: Missouri - Commerce Bank Puts New HQ In Joplin Tornado Recovery Zone | A Commerce Bank branch that was destroyed in 2011 by an F5 tornado in Joplin will rise again, bigger and better; parts supplier LMV Automotive expands in Liberty. LOCATION FOCUS: Illinois – Trying To Make Headway In Every Way | Gov.
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Gary Horstmann, the super
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Horstmann Construction Company still boasts 24 nameplates on buildings around Highland, Illinois, and they did it in only five years in business. The mini-warehouse, made of concrete and metal, took him out of his carpentry comfort zone. Quality building runs in their blood. He first led small jobs — a gazebo, then a mini-warehouse.
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98 INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 22, 2012
Illinois Medical District Thrives. The Illinois Medical District (IMD) is a special-use zoning district located just west of the Chicago central business district. The average bioscience job paid $82,697 in 2010, $36,000 more than the average private sector job.
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Illinois adds to ban on driving and cellphone usage
Safety Services Company
JANUARY 11, 2013
Illinois adds to ban on driving and cellphone usage. Illinois enacted two pieces of legislation on January, 1 2013 to reduce distractions caused by cellphone use while driving. Previously, Illinois law prohibited texting while driving for all vehicles, but cell phones were permitted. For more information call 877-780-4106.
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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 6, 2017
All have ready access to major transportation infrastructure, energy, water and zoning that meets the industry needs of advanced manufacturing, information technology and bioscience companies. The urban core consists of five principal cities: Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island, Moline and East Moline in Illinois.
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43 Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. THE DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ADVANTAGE. Enterprise zone, including tax credits. Shorr Packaging Corp.
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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Given that it’s a substantial distance from any coasts or borders, Hendricks County, Indiana might seem to be a surprising place for a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). Foreign-trade zones help U.S. Within a Foreign-trade zone, companies are permitted to perform a number of procedures before the merchandise is charged duty.
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Business Facilities’ 2022 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
AUGUST 8, 2022
Metro areas and cities of all sizes are recognized for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors in Business Facilities' 2022 Metro Rankings Report.
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H&A Public Incentive Legislation Update
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Quinn signed into a law a bill that extends the life span of enterprise zones for 25 years. The first group of the State’s enterprise zones was set to expire in 2013. The legislation re-establishes California’s international trade offices in order to drive exports and increase direct foreign investment in the Golden State.
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Top Logistics Hubs: On The Move
Business Facilities
APRIL 6, 2022
Cities and counties are leveraging their locations, skilled workforce, and intermodal services to keep goods moving.
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105 FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Both create opportunity to support expanded export and import activity. Great Lakes U.S.
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Global Investment: Destinations Of Choice
Business Facilities
JUNE 3, 2019
Attracting foreign direct investment has become a top priority for economic development organizations seeking to leverage the status of the U.S. as the top global destination for FDI. Read: Global Investment: Destinations Of Choice at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 12, 2014
Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings.
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Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2018
Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more. Read: Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report at BusinessFacilities.com.
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98 Destinations For Foreign Direct Investment: FDI Lives Here
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The competition for foreign direct investment is intensifying, with locations far and wide vying to become prime destinations for FDI. Read: Destinations For Foreign Direct Investment: FDI Lives Here at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. With 3,540 feet of wharf, three berths, and 6 cranes, PMT is able to handle container, break-bulk and RO/RO cargo. PMT also has direct access to both CSX and NS railways, and will soon connect to the Commonwealth Railway. Boeing, Caron Engineering Inc.,
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111 EPA Grants 26 Organizations $5.1M In Environmental Job Training Grants
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 24, 2019
The environmental workforce and job training grants will help transform economically disadvantaged communities across the U.S. . Read: EPA Grants 26 Organizations $5.1M In Environmental Job Training Grants at BusinessFacilities.com.
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59 COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 5, 2013
Rounding out the top 10 are Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Utah and Wyoming. We expect our new Data Center Leaders rankings category to continue to grow in importance. California, Texas, New York, Virginia and New Jersey top our list of Data Center Leaders, respectively. LOUISIANA FASTSTART: STILL THE STANDARD IN WORKFORCE TRAINING.
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Logistics Leaders
Business Facilities
MAY 30, 2017
The logistics and distribution industry is poised for a great leap forward as new technology digitally transforms the supply chain from end to end. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.
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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 22, 2016
The Park offers an expandable 50,000-square-foot shell building and land sites ranging from 30 to 65 acres and is zoned light industrial. Urban Enterprise Zones – tax credits, PILOT or Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreements and low interest rates to reduce development costs.
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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect
Business Facilities
JULY 17, 2014
Located within Chicago’s “Golden Corridor” in the Midwest’s largest market, Huntley, Illinois has become an increasingly popular destination for diverse businesses including foreign companies and cutting edge technology firms companies with well-known household names such as Weber Grills and Dean’s. visit DartDevelopment.com. Far West U.S.
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State by State Incentives Guide
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 15, 2014
Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.
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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 21, 2014
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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75 Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives
Business Facilities
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Bruce Rauner recently signed a bill reinstating Illinois’ premier corporate tax incentive program and, some argue, could help the state edge out other Midwestern contenders for projects heavy on job creation. There are a lot of improvements,” said Todd Maisch, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Rauner said. “A
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The Home Building Technology Revolution, Part III: The Missing Link
Pro Builder
MARCH 11, 2021
People don’t leave their comfort zone without a highly compelling reason, and when it comes to technology, we have failed to convincingly provide that reason. Lewis taught at the University of Illinois for more than 50 years. When people do understand true, total cost of both old and new, they can make sound decisions with confidence.
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105 Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2017
As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. PEORIA, AZ IS THE SMART CHOICE.
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