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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

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The beneficial reuse of these materials in concrete contributes to world-class environmental certifications, such as LEED, Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), Green Globes, and Living Building Challenge. Minneapolis Minneapolis has been striving to reduce GHG emissions for 30 years.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Gaining Honorable Mention Awards in this category were Greater MSP (Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership) and Columbus (OH) 2020. The Retail/Hospitality strategy is based on data from the University of Shopping Centers Economic Development Program by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. The product is already there, on the shelf in the distribution center,” Sheffi notes.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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Within a 900 mile drive of Hoosier Energy services are communities from Dallas to Jacksonville and New York City to Minneapolis. Ivy Tech Community College has worked with the AML curricula to position the students for relevant certifications and associate degrees related to logistics. A market of 5.2

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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State by State Incentives Guide

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If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. The benefit depends on the tier of the county in which the company locates. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. GA companies can implement Work Ready two ways—through job profiling and Work Ready Certificates. HSDC is currently precluded by law from investing in retail businesses, housing construction and the tourism sector.

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