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JANUARY 29, 2017

California’s statutory changes to its existing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, that became effective January 1, 2017, may be a model for residential PACE programs across the nation. 2618 , both effective January 1, 2017. The first residential PACE program started in Berkeley, California in 2007.

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Modeling California Residential Finance 120

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MARCH 3, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Chen pledged that Formosa would give “serious consideration” to environmental issues in the development of the new chemical complex. The stage for Formosa’s world-scale complex in Louisiana was set in January 2014, during a trade mission to Asia led by then-Gov.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Deals Mississippi Estimating 40

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) announced in January that in 2012 it secured job commitments from 256 companies that project to create more than 27,620 new jobs, more than any other year on record. By Donna Clapp. INDIANA FAST FACTS. Population (2011 Est.): 6,516,922.

Indiana 40

Indiana Employment Indianapolis Phoenix 40

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No. In late 2016 the state began its new Farm Renewable and Efficiency Demonstration (FRED) Program, which provides free energy evaluations to farmers and grant reimbursements for proposed efficiency measures. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.

Massachusetts 43

Massachusetts Rhode Island Idaho Vermont 43

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JULY 11, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) Program: Assists private business development and expansion by issuing low-interest tax-exempt bonds. The Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority of each county issues these bonds in the county where the project is located.

North Carolina 45

North Carolina Finance Income DOT 45

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MARCH 30, 2016

By Jonathan Sanders From the January/February 2016 Issue. Lotte will be the sole owner of the MEG plant, with construction on that site and the ethane cracker expected to begin in 2016. Axiall formed in January 2013 from the merger of Georgia Gulf Corp. Axiall Corp. and Lotte Chemical Corp.

Louisiana 40

Louisiana Site Texas Products 40

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MAY 13, 2020

If 2020 doesn’t pass the previous hottest year on record, 2016, the NOAA says it’s all but certain to rank in the top five, all of which have happened since 2015. ’ 2020 has already seen a number of record-breaking highs, with the hottest January on record, with some parts of Europe experiencing temperatures 10.8

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. By January 2016, when all new wind generation is expected to be operating, MidAmerican estimates it will be able to produce approximately 39 percent of its retail power generation output through wind energy generation. MidAmerican wind generators near Pomeroy, Iowa. Photo: Shreveporttimes.com.).

Iowa 53

Iowa Estimating Industrial Retail 53

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MARCH 2, 2016

By The BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. PROJECT TITLE: VOLVO’S FIRST ASSEMBLY PLANT IN NORTH AMERICA ENTERED BY: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.

South Carolina 40

South Carolina Deals Electrical Estimating 40

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MARCH 8, 2016

By The BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Don Pierson, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development. BF: Baton Rouge is a growing high-tech hub, most recently with the arrival of software player BlueLine Associates. What is attracting tech companies to the Capital Region?

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Louisiana Los Angeles St. Louis Employment 40

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MARCH 9, 2016

Industrial Revenue Bonds: A unique type of revenue bond organized and issued by a state or local government, the proceeds of which are directed to a private, for-profit business. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2015, 3.75%. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015, 7.5%.

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Wisconsin Income Finance Site 40

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JUNE 8, 2016

By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. The National Retail Federation (NRF)—the nation’s largest retail trade group—recently released its 2016 economic forecast. Cape Coral is positioned for strong commercial growth in 2016 and beyond. percent this year,4 percent higher than the 10-year average of 2.7

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Retail Industrial Missouri Florida 40

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. Since taking office in January 2012, Gov. Helen of Troy, a designer and marketer of brand-name household, personal care and healthcare/home environment products, announced plans in early January to construct a 1.3 Phil Bryant (Photo: Southerngovernors.org). By Ed Feldman. 2010 standard.

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Mississippi Columbus Zoning Infrastructure 59

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JANUARY 13, 2016

But, larger issues around work/life balance, the desire for flexibility, and differences around business values are influencing their opinions and behaviors. Percentage who expect to leave in the next. View the survey’s executive report here. Related articles across the web. MSU’s MBA Grads No. 1 in Job Satisfaction.

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Risk Employment Organization Profitability 40

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. And while it may take some time before these vehicles are ready to hit the road, the progress is being made and has the potential to drive greater economic efficiency than any other supply chain technology, slashing the cost of transport, once all the legal, safety and social issues are overcome.

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Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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APRIL 1, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. The company, which offers contract services in pharmaceutical and diagnostic formulation, thermal characterization and process development, will create up to 10 new jobs by 2016. By Jonathan Sanders. Hat World, Inc., Photo: HOLY-CRAFT.COM.). Hat World, Inc., Hat World, Inc.

Indiana 45

Indiana Indianapolis Retail Leases 45

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MARCH 15, 2016

By Ed Felton From the January/February 2016 Issue. voted unanimously at its quarterly Board of Directors meeting in January to support Gov. Rick Scott recently toured Grimaldi Candies in Rockledge, FL as part of his “1 Million Miles for 1 Million Jobs” bus tour across Florida. Enterprise Florida, Inc.

Florida 40

Florida Miami Tampa Plans 40

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APRIL 7, 2017

BD+C ’s January 2016 “Game Changers” issue won the Best Single Issue of a Magazine Award. The editors of Building Design+Construction and BDCnetwork.com received two 2017 Jesse H. Neal Awards at the New York City awards luncheon on March 31.

New York City 73

New York City New York Design Education 73

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MARCH 9, 2016

2357.301): This tax credit will sunset on December 31, 2016. Additionally, the engineer hired receives a tax credit of $5,000 per year until January 1, 2015. . The incentive is in the form of annual cash payments from the State of Oklahoma which are due on a Promissory Note issued by ODFA. . of Commerce.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Income Finance Commissioning 40

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MARCH 23, 2016

By Shana Daley From the January/February 2016 Issue. T he Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board recently awarded direct financial assistance and tax benefits to four companies for job creation and expansion projects.

Iowa 40

Iowa Commercial Negotiation US 40

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APRIL 8, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. In order to support the continued expansion of the renewable energy industry, Kansas has a goal of generating 15 percent of the state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2016, and the state’s utilities are on track to meet this target.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

By Jack Rogers From the January/February 2016 Issue. In addition to meeting trading partners’ concerns about issues like tariffs, the governor says expanding exports still comes down to a basic requirement: “First, you have to make very good products, and we do that.

Alabama 40

Alabama Site Mobility Infrastructure 40

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

By Jack Rogers From the January/February 2016 Issue. In addition to meeting trading partners’ concerns about issues like tariffs, the governor says expanding exports still comes down to a basic requirement: “First, you have to make very good products, and we do that.

Alabama 40

Alabama Site Mobility Infrastructure 40

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JUNE 22, 2016

By Jenny Vickers From the May/June 2016 Issue. In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state. The factory is one of only three in the U.S.

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Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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MARCH 27, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. Anything developed but not procured or under contract will be reallocated into 2016 targets. An annual Ontario Energy Report will be issued to update the public on changing supply and demand conditions, and to outline the progress to date on the LTEP. Photo: Flickr.com.).

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Plans Procurement Electrical San Jose 45

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

From the January/February 2014 issue. The company expects to break ground on the new facility by the end of this year and begin tire production by 2016. Construction of the planned expansion at Subaru’s Lafayette plant is slated to begin this spring and is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. President and CEO.

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Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

From the September/October 2016 Issue. Just recently, BNA was ranked the 9th Best Domestic Airport by Travel + Leisure as part of its World’s Best Awards 2016 and was included in Lonely Planet Travel News’ “World’s Top Eight Airports Where Getting Stuck for A Long Layover Can Be A Bonus.”. By the BF Staff.

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Risk Airports Nashville Zoning 40

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2016. percent by the end of 2016.

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Florida Zoning Airports Employment 74

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JULY 22, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. The company plans to create 105 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2016 and invest more than $18 million in this expansion. By Shana Daley. In its inaugural round of innovation-related grants, the South Carolina Department of Commerce is awarding $2.4

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South Carolina North Carolina Raleigh Innovation 53

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

From the September/October 2013 issue . The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018. Applications for that round of certification will open in January 2014. By Jenny Vickers.

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Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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MARCH 22, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Boar’s Head Brand is set to open their 150,000-square-foot premium delicatessen product manufacturing and research facility in early 2016. More like a community than a complex, first pitch is slated for June 2016 as it announces “Game On!”

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

From the September / October 2017 Issue. In January 2017, Gov. In 2016, companies with cybersecurity offerings raised $216 million in venture capital funding across the region and $93 million in venture capital funding went to data analytics companies in the region. By Jenny Vickers.

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Rhode Island Colorado Maryland Innovation 56

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MARCH 8, 2016

Industrial Development Bond Program (IDB): Under its IDB Program, the Authority makes loans to manufacturers that qualify as small issue manufacturers. The interest rates paid by a qualifying manufacturer are market rates that are set through a competitive bid process when the Authority issues and sells its program bonds to fund the loan.

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North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

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MAY 19, 2020

‘My issues have been more greater and complex than my drug use. Cousins leaving Armadale Magistrates Court in Perth in 2016 while charged with breaching a restraining order. 2016 – (June) Spotted behaving erratically and directing traffic on a highway . That hasn’t been the case.’ of methamphetamine .

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APRIL 7, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. million of the 16 million vehicles produced in North America between January and November 2015. KY FAME started with one chapter in central Kentucky in January 2015 and expanded to eight regions throughout the Commonwealth with well over 100 companies taking part.

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Industrial Kentucky Mississippi Louisville 40

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APRIL 6, 2016

By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Getting ready for Post-Panamax container vessels from the expanded Panama Canal, The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is adding four new cranes in 2016 and an additional four in 2018, to bring the total to 30 ship-to-shore cranes. percent compared to 2014.

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Georgia Columbus Atlanta Metro 40

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AUGUST 1, 2014

From the July/August 2014 issue . With this issue, Business Facilities ‘ annual Rankings Report marks an important milestone: It seems like only yesterday that we began our yearly tradition of separating who’s on top from who’s not, but this is is our 10th annual Rankings Report. By Business Facilities Staff. customers,” Prof.

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Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111