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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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The Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation (ILBEDC), modeled from best practices of other successful state and local economic development organizations, will focus on sales, marketing and exceptional customer service. and Grundy Center, Iowa. It will work at the speed of business and maintain lean, efficient operations.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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States poised for major growth in wind energy in coming years include Iowa, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Michigan. Today, there are 3,198 utility-scale wind turbines in operation in Iowa and 100 wind projects online and producing electricity in the state. Wind energy is now the fifth-largest electricity source in the U.S.,

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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. automotive production, with 880,000 vehicles produced in 2012.

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

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Horton to the Des Moines, Iowa, market, resulting in a significant annual sales increase • Created strategy, timeline, and process for an email marketing campaign that increased traffic for a new community launch and exceeded sales goals. Education • BA, Communications, Longwood University.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program: Provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. The State’s current loan guarantee can be up to $2.5

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Lenders negotiate their own fees and the USDA charges 2 percent of the guaranteed amount as a one-time fee. HIGH IMPACT PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE GRANT (HIPI): A negotiated grant provided to pre-approved applicants in certain high-impact sectors designated by the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED).

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