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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Savvy players in the environmental industrial complex will find business opportunities to lead and profit in environmental matters, including opportunities advantaged by these newly enacted laws. Water and Sewer Services. The 32 new laws compiled below add to that regulatory scheme. Expanded Polystyrene Ban. Septic Systems.

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Water: Fuel for Food, Beverage Expansions

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

To remain competitive in these challenging conditions, some companies may be looking to expand or relocate to ensure future production and profitability. What are the sewer rates? Quality and quantity are critical but sewer rates can really add to your operational expenses. How do rates compare to other regions?

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Making it happen comes down to recognizing available resources and rethinking what constitutes positive return on investment. Reusing water is also possible.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In exchange, these designees will receive the resources and flexibility they need to achieve their goals. All Promise Zones will continuously track those outcomes, and have committed to sharing data across their community partners (private-sector, non-profits, federal, state, and local agencies, etc.) THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In exchange, these designees will receive the resources and flexibility they need to achieve their goals. All Promise Zones will continuously track those outcomes, and have committed to sharing data across their community partners (private-sector, non-profits, federal, state, and local agencies, etc.) THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Business Facilities

It helps to create an ideal environment for business expansion through leverage of the region’s high-tech base, along with resources and support from local universities, private foundations, regional development organizations, federal, state and local government, and industry. Not-for-profit organizations and Community groups are eligible.

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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

What if you save one natural resource and end up using more of another? In Chicago, water rates are expected to double over the next five years; in many locales water and sewer rates collide with energy conservation, such as with water-cooled ice machines or air conditioning. Maximizing profit in a tight economy. Water Crisis.