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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is poised to change how the United States views and implements public-private partnerships (P3s). Government recipients may use such funds to retain the services of P3 consultants, identify appropriate P3 projects, solicit projects, and negotiate projects, among other things.

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Legalized Marijuana: Opportunities and Impact for Commercial Real Estate and Construction

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That means companies that want to be among the first to open in the market need to start now to not only get licensed, but also negotiate lease deals, enlist their construction partner and start building out their facility. Take Illinois, where recreational marijuana dispensaries can open for business as of January 1, 2020.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Infrastructure was another category that deserved a closer look. The first was not unexpected, although China’s lead in developing alternative energy is expected to shrink as its ability to spur solar panel production is eliminated by trade negotiators enforcing a WTO decision citing China for subsidizing its industry.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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The ILBEDC will not replace the Illinois Department of Commerce, which will maintain key functions, including federal program administration and final authority and oversight of all state grants and incentives negotiated by the ILBEDC. It has four others: in Elk Grove Village; Washington Court House, Ohio; Beaver Dam, Wis.,

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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We beat Ohio State, MIT and Georgia Tech, which is a big deal for us.”. In 2012, the Port of New Orleans completed more than $100 million in new infrastructure projects port-wide in order to grow its facilities to handle rising trade volumes tied to the Panama Canal expansion. leader in 3D printing.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. SDG) a professional firm that specializes in providing site location and negotiation services. 8) Value of Incentives. Great Lakes U.S.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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Across Ohio, there are more than 13 million acres of farmland and over 10 million acres used to grow principle crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. In Ohio, over 100,000 employees work in the food and agribusiness sector. Read ahead to learn about other locations that help put the industry together.