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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market. Pennsylvania offers tax credits for low income Passive House building.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

With a diverse population and innovation-driving ecosystem, Atlanta offers a wide range of opportunities for technology companies looking to do business in the U.S. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. AUSTIN, DENVER, NEW YORK CITY HAVE TOP STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS.

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Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective

BD+C

For developers and operators of senior living communities, the upper-income part of the market has the most potential for financial success but also the most options. One of their first facilities was in New Jersey just across the George Washington Bridge from New York City. It’s important, but it’s not enough.

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

New York State’s 54,556 square mile geography is divided into 10 economic regions (according to Empire State Development)—Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Mid-Hudson, Capital District, New York City and Long Island.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. advanced manufacturing. MANUFACTURING SUCCESS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.

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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Eligible applicants include New York State manufacturers that employ fewer than 500 workers. Innovate NY Fund: A seed stage business equity fund with up to $47 million to support innovation, job creation and high growth entrepreneurship throughout the state. The maximum award is a $50,000 grant. national average.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub. Half of the U.S.