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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Just ask the local sewer district sued by the Coalition that eventually refunded $35 million of overcharged impact fees. The group also established an expectation among state and local officials that if they get out of line, the real estate community is going to fight back, not sit back and take it. Ivory Homes Redesigns the Future.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Sales and Use Tax Exemptions: Alabama also has statutory exemptions from sales and use tax: Raw materials used by manufacturers or compounders.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. The time it would take to cook a meal consisting only of raw materials would be much too long for the busy lives of most Americans. This, however, does not take away its importance.