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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

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Commercial sector energy consumption form profit and nonprofit organizations is used primarily for heating and cooling systems, lights, refrigerators, computers, and other equipment in the buildings where businesses, institutions, and other organizations are located. Malls and stores, Car dealerships, Dry cleaners, Gas stations.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Organics recycling” means any process in which organic materials are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products, and includes anaerobic digestion and composting. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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Food quality also is a major concern for many consumers and has therefore influenced the trend toward buying organic. And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

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The Process of Food

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Food quality also is a major concern for many consumers and has therefore influenced the trend toward buying organic. And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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The organization strives to create a sustainable manufacturing workforce in the region. The newly formalized (as a non-profit) GCAMP organization hosts open houses to accommodate daytime student field trips, evening open houses for students and parents, and plans to send students to the September 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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On a smaller scale, tangential acquisitions are proliferating like Enjoy Life Foods’ hook-up with Modelez, Hillshire Brands embrace of Tyson Foods and Earthbound Farms’ association with WhiteWave’s organic dairy business. These companies then process and package it for sale to retail and wholesale markets. million investment.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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The cities and towns in Johnson County have all the pieces in place, including the infrastructure with plans for roads and excess capacity for sewer and water to drive development, Aubin said. Moving Ruston Forward will fund over 20 water, sewer and street projects.