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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

Green Building Law Update

In 2007, the Destiny USA project qualified for $238 million in tax-free financing through the Green Bonds program. In exchange, Destiny USA promised to redevelop a brownfield site, use massive amounts of renewable energy, and get LEED certification for 75 percent of the project.

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The Future was on Display at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

USZWBC will be integrated into GBCI with GBCI assuming responsibility for the ongoing management and evolution of the Zero Waste Facility Certification and Zero Waste Business Associate programs created by USZWBC. The zero waste principles will be aligned with GBCI’s certifications and arc.

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New Hampshire Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, providing specialized assistance to businesses seeking assistance with contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies or state and local governments. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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The number of STEM degrees and certificates conferred at state system colleges and universities reach a record high in the last academic year with more than 6,000 students receiving degrees and certificates in STEM disciplines, a 28-percent increase over the last five years.”. For Koch Industries’ $1.3-billion programs.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. secured a $10 million Department of Defense contract to strengthen the cybersecurity of small businesses that work with manufacturers in Louisiana.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), working with other state agencies, offers a Career Readiness Certificate to potential employees. Through the Career Readiness Certificate program, potential employees are evaluated and tested so that your business can identify and qualify the most skilled workers.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

financed campaign to strong-arm state legislature in slowing the turbine effort down. Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation. 2 at 26 percent). Herbert told us.

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