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Climate-specific code changes target energy savings for tropical zones

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The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) includes changes that address more climate zones. One of these new zones is targeted to tropical areas including Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, U.S. Virgin Islands, and islands between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

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Cat Dealership Gets Permission For Distribution Center in Cuba

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The Miami Herald reports Caterpillar's Puerto Rico-based dealer, RIMCO Cat , has been give permission to set up a distribution center and warehouse in Cuba's Mariel Special Economic Development Zone.

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How Cell Phone Use While Driving Laws Vary

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Puerto Rico. Arkansas has a hand-held cell phone ban for drivers 18 to 20 years old, and for all drivers while in a school zone or highway construction zone. Vermont’s law applies only in work zones. Washington D.C. New Jersey. US Virgin Islands. Washington. West Virginia. Text Messaging.

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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

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The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry has a large cluster in Puerto Rico with nearly 50 manufacturing plants on the island. Geological Survey (USGS) by dividing land area into seismic (ground acceleration) zones based on historical events. Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey ravaged the U.S. Wildfire Risk.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector

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The Illinois Medical District (IMD) is a special-use zoning district located just west of the Chicago central business district. The average bioscience job paid $82,697 in 2010, $36,000 more than the average private sector job. Illinois Medical District Thrives.

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Distracted Driving

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Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Employers should develop a clear policy regarding the use of mobile electronic devices by: Defining company vehicles are “text-free zones”. As of 2016: 14 states, D.C., 46 states, D.C., Virgin Islands ban text messaging for all drivers.

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State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State

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LIMA is serviced by both Southwest and American Airlines and just recently National Airlines announced it will start flying to Puerto Rico in June of 2016. Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is our Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ).