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Government Ownership of Rain is Antithetical to Increased Potable Water

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In point of fact, laws like the City of Tucson Ordinance 10597 of 2008 that require a minimum of 50% of water used for landscaping on new commercial properties be from collected rainwater on the site, may be the way of the future. rain) regulation in the nation and even taxes the rain (by square foot).

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Government Ownership of Rain is Antithetical to Increased Potable Water

Green Building Law Update

In point of fact, laws like the City of Tucson Ordinance 10597 of 2008 that require a minimum of 50% of water used for landscaping on new commercial properties be from collected rainwater on the site, may be the way of the future. rain) regulation in the nation and even taxes the rain (by square foot).

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Some of the locations already are well-known for developing the next generation of technologies, such as Austin, home to Dell, Apple, Facebook and Google, and Tucson, with its hotbed of solar technology innovation. Tucson is the Sun King. Tucson has been identified as one of thirteen Solar America Cities by the U.S.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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percent in 2012, the industry’s delicate balance between supply and demand will likely be disrupted due to new regulations. Tucson International Airport is served by six commercial carriers: Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways with nonstop service to 14 cities. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9

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FEATURE STORY: Workforce Development Programs – The Recipe For Success

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Air cargo—the most regulated trade and logistics modality—has a stronghold in South Florida. In the greater Tucson region of Arizona, a federally funded workforce system is helping to develop training programs to meet the needs of industry, while helping get dislocated employees back to work. “We It’s been a very successful program.”.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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Utah’s recipe for success includes reasonable regulation, low tax rates, a diverse economy based in six strategic industry clusters and an unparalleled quality of life. This spirit is made possible by a strong business environment. Salt Lake City was named the sixth-best-performing city in the U.S.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Beyond Arizona’s own list of attractive qualities—low operating costs, high quality of life, educated workforce and minimal regulation, just to name a few—Santa Cruz Commerce Center offers advantages that are unique to Indian reservations and especially to Ak-Chin.