• 51 countries just released their climate plans – and they're still not strong … – The Tico Times

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  51 countries just released their climate plans – and they're still not strong … The Tico Times In this photograph taken on March 20, 2015, smoke rises from the Badarpur Thermal Power Station in New Delhi. India. The world's third biggest carbon-emitting country said Oct. 2 it was “confident” it could cut its emissions intensity by 35 percent by … and more »

• Water- and energy-efficiency HERO program comes to Yolo – Daily Democrat

  Water- and energy-efficiency HERO program comes to Yolo Daily Democrat “This program will help local homeowners conserve water and energy, while creating jobs,” said Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor, whose district includes Winters. “When … A wide variety of energy-saving products are available through HERO as well …

• Would a New Fee Structure Further Dim These Solar ETFs? – Nasdaq

  Would a New Fee Structure Further Dim These Solar ETFs? Nasdaq Launched in April 2008, this ETF follows the MAC Global Solar Energy Index, holding 27 stocks in the basket. First Solar Inc. ( FSLR ) and SolarCity take the first and second positions with a combined 15.7% share. The U.S. firms dominate the fund's … and more »

• How BC Could Finance Home Energy Projects – CleanTechnica

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  How BC Could Finance Home Energy Projects CleanTechnica British Columbia doesn't have anything like the PACE program, which allows Californians to finance solar panels, energy-saving windows, and other energy efficiency projects through their property taxes. A new study from the Pacific Institute for … and more »

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• Indian markets are maturing, but there is a long way to go: Biswajit Chatterjee – Livemint

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  Indian markets are maturing, but there is a long way to go: Biswajit Chatterjee Livemint In my view, the government of India has done a great job focusing on the macro issues, and that's where the big shifts have taken place. Implementation … While we see some infrastructure companies, particularly in the road sector look at fund-raising …

• Cleantech-focused RockPort Capital loses pair of partners – Fortune

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  Cleantech-focused RockPort Capital loses pair of partners Fortune He recently took as job as VP of marketing and strategy and interim CFO of Solar Universe, a RockPort-backed residential and commercial network of solar installers. Malkani also joined in 2006, after spending time as an investment banker at Deutsche … and more »

• Renovate America Banks $90M From SolarCity's VC Investors For Residential PACE – Greentech Media

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  Renovate America Banks $90M From SolarCity's VC Investors For Residential PACE Greentech Media Renovate America just collected a $90 million equity investment from many of the same VC investors that backed solar installer SolarCity. Investors in the … Ygrene Energy Fund, another PACE leader has completed 25 multifamily PACE projects, with more … and more »

• From scooty and laptops to Ganga Arti, BJP makes 50 promises to poll-bound … – IBNLive

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  From scooty and laptops to Ganga Arti, BJP makes 50 promises to poll-bound … IBNLive Venture Capital Fund worth Rs 500 crore for local entrepreneurs. 10. All heads of the … All government offices and residences will be powered with solar panels. 29. On the basis of … Job fairs will be organised in important centres every year. Big … and more »

• McCrory signs misnamed “NC Competes” bill – The Progressive Pulse

  McCrory signs misnamed “NC Competes” bill The Progressive Pulse Previous versions of the bill set the minimum threshold that a private company would need to invest to qualify for this high-yield project at $1 billion and 2,000 new jobs created in order to ensure that this special fund would indeed be used for the … and more »

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• ECHO Solar System going online with local help – Lovely County Citizen

  ECHO Solar System going online with local help Lovely County Citizen Three solar inverters had already been installed by Evans and his crew and it was Old Towne Electric's job to connect them to the newly installed service, while making sure that proper voltage was present on all phases and inside the three solar …

• Fund the Outsource Center construction training program – Buffalo News

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  Fund the Outsource Center construction training program Buffalo News Buffalo's new economy is predicated on innovative technology – from bioinformatics to solar panels – that will help a one-time industrial city reinvent itself. But there's no need to … As the Cuomo administration tries to build confidence in its …

• XPRIZE and UCLA partner on global problem-solving initiative – Daily Bruin

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  XPRIZE and UCLA partner on global problem-solving initiative Daily Bruin FuturizeX organizers will also host a speaker series featuring innovators such as NASA's director of solar system exploration and the CEO of Virgin Galactic, Cuervo said. At the event, students will be able to explore 3-D printing, robotics and holograms.

• Clean, affordable, secure, democratic: our green energy future – The Ecologist (blog)

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  Clean, affordable, secure, democratic: our green energy future The Ecologist (blog) How we source and fund our energy determines the jobs we do, the lives we can afford to lead, and the success of our businesses. But it is …. We want the names of British inventors and companies stamped on wind-turbines, solar panels, and electric cars. and more »

• Norton neighborhood upset at return of solar farm proposal – The Sun Chronicle

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  Norton neighborhood upset at return of solar farm proposal The Sun Chronicle In January, residents of Norton's Clapp Street, Bruce Cummings, left, and Joseph Alves expressed concerns about a proposed solar farm on land near their Norton homes. The planning board defeated the proposal by one vote on Jan. 20, but Wheaton …

• The Energy Election – RealClearPolitics

  The Energy Election RealClearPolitics Overall, solar and wind, the favorites of the greens, account for barely 1.35 percent of the world's energy. … Before the decline in oil prices, these areas enjoyed a gusher in energy jobs, providing high wage employment (roughly $100,000 annually … and more »

• Free cash should help ease Natick budget woes – Wicked Local Natick

  Free cash should help ease Natick budget woes Wicked Local Natick NATICK – The town has about $9.2 million in general fund free cash, which should help ease budget woes the town has forecast for the upcoming fiscal year, officials said recently. Selectmen Chairman Charles … The town received substantial permit … and more »

• Republicans Can Make Solar Support About Security, Faison Says – Bloomberg

  Republicans Can Make Solar Support About Security, Faison Says Bloomberg By law, none of those funds can be used for abortion services, though opponents like Daleiden have always argued that funds used to keep the lights on still free up money for those services. Obviously, it would take a lot to change public views of …

• Maine company quietly plays troubleshooter for developing world – Press Herald

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  Maine company quietly plays troubleshooter for developing world Press Herald For the past 23 years, New Gloucester has been home to Planson International, a small, low-profile business that has developed a reputation in the developing world for its ability to handle any job. Recently, the company has been a behind-the-scenes …

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• New Community Solar Initiative Launches in Wayne and Cabell Counties – WSAZ-TV

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  New Community Solar Initiative Launches in Wayne and Cabell Counties WSAZ-TV (WSAZ) — A Wayne County-based job training and affordable housing non-profit has announced a partnership to bring solar power and solar job training to the area. Coalfield Development Corporation Friday announced a new partnership … The … and more »

• Moody's removes negative outlook on Halfmoon bond rating – Your Clifton Park

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  Moody's removes negative outlook on Halfmoon bond rating Your Clifton Park “We had an employee leave—retire, which had a significant salary plus benefits so instead of replacing that salary and benefits; we decided that that job could be done by a professional corporation and ended up saving significantly.” … over the past … and more »

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• Can Alberta go coal-free by 2025? – Toronto Star

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  Can Alberta go coal-free by 2025? Toronto Star “We're working with other generators and government on how to move more quickly on the coal transition, while striking the right balance of job protection, economic growth, affordable electricity, GHG reductions and effective carbon pricing,” said Farrell. and more »

• News Briefs: Rutland Region – Mountaintimes

  News Briefs: Rutland Region Mountaintimes The Rutland campus of the Community College of Vermont is one of five centers offering free job training workshops and courses. Beginning in October, they … Rutland City pension fund doesn't receive enough funding, lower than it should be by 40 …

• Interns from Hackney solar co-op launch appeal against funding cuts – Hackney Citizen

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  Interns from Hackney solar co-op launch appeal against funding cuts Hackney Citizen Young interns working for Hackney's first community-owned solar co-op have urged the Prime Minister not to cut the funding small renewables need to survive. Hackney Energy's Banister House Project in Homerton – the largest community energy project … Thomas Pyle: Solar and wind lobby lacks substanceNews & Observer all 88 news articles »

• The Thrifty Crusader Behind California's New LEED&Certified Democratic HQ – Fast Company

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  The Thrifty Crusader Behind California's New LEED&Certified Democratic HQ Fast Company As one of Governor Jerry Brown's top political fundraisers, Tate has been a central player in California's remarkable budgetary turnaround of the past five years, including the passage of a critical water bond and rainy day fund, as well as in the …

• Campus funds its next round of Berkeley community improvement projects – Daily Californian

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  Campus funds its next round of Berkeley community improvement projects Daily Californian Transitional-aged youth at Youth Spirit Artworks, or YSA, a job-training program in South Berkeley, launched Friday the construction of a parklet and art lot in the Lorin district meant to connect the community — painting doors lined around the space …

• Hao Capital hedge fund doubles investor money with China bets – The Fiscal Times

  Hao Capital hedge fund doubles investor money with China bets The Fiscal Times The 1-year-old fund has posted a 97.8 percent year-to-date gain resulting from long positions on appliance companies, short bets on the solar industry, and a reluctance to join the hordes that rushed into China A shares before they crashed in August, … and more »

• Taking Pope Francis' Message Seriously Means Pushing for Worker-Owned, Green … – In These Times

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  Taking Pope Francis' Message Seriously Means Pushing for Worker-Owned, Green … In These Times Surprisingly yes, and in many cases these enterprises are much more resilient and successful than current models that can result in job losses, bankruptcy and financial crashes. A recent UN report concluded that worker- and customer-owned banks made … and more »

• Atlanta's East Lake community a model for Rockford's public housing future – Rockford Register Star

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  Atlanta's East Lake community a model for Rockford's public housing future Rockford Register Star Cousins, in turn, used his newly-acquired golf club as a means to help fund the development. He encouraged deep-pocketed members to donate and turned over profits from greens fees to the East Lake Foundation. To date, the club has provided more than … and more »

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• Even with grant, Phoenicia will have to pay for some water main repairs – The Daily Freeman

  Even with grant, Phoenicia will have to pay for some water main repairs The Daily Freeman Now, according to Stanley, the plan is to borrow money from the town's “good neighbor fund,” an account opened in the late 1990s with a $600,000 cash infusion from New York City as part of the historic, multi-million dollar watershed deal between the … and more »

• From the dais: Results from city councils, school boards – The San Diego Union-Tribune

  From the dais: Results from city councils, school boards The San Diego Union-Tribune At the regular meeting on Wednesday, the council approved a $539,935 contract with Dick Miller Inc. for intersection improvements at Rancho del Oro and Ocean Ranch boulevards; approved an employment agreement for Michelle Skaggs Lawrence to serve as …

• Misplaced Concern: Pope Francis's Energy Agenda – Daily Caller

  Misplaced Concern: Pope Francis's Energy Agenda Daily Caller In fact, policies that encourage developing countries to invest in the most expensive and unreliable sources of electricity, such as wind and solar, and close down the most affordable — fossil fuels — would negatively effect the world's poorest by … and more »

• Can Tsipras Get Greece's Economy Back on Track? – Knowledge Wharton Today

  Can Tsipras Get Greece's Economy Back on Track? Knowledge Wharton Today In addition to implementing tough and painful austerity measures, it also needs to boost exports, revive job growth, lift capital controls, fix its taxation system and attract foreign investments. Experts from Wharton and elsewhere say that the top … and more »

• Senate Democrats to unveil energy tax plan – Politico

  Senate Democrats to unveil energy tax plan Politico That's because those money managers actually get paid two ways: a management fees that's charged ordinary tax rates and their share of a fund's profits that they can characterize as capital gains. …. $14,000 PER JOB? The nonpartisan Wisconsin Center … and more »

• Louisiana candidates for governor talk industry – Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

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  Louisiana candidates for governor talk industry Greater Baton Rouge Business Report The voting booth looms large both this year and next for those in Louisiana industry and its many supporting and related enterprises, from chemical manufacturing to offshore services to equipment rental. Many are waiting to make hiring decisions, pull … and more »

• Hey Nana here is what digital can do for Indian Farmers – Pulse

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  Hey Nana here is what digital can do for Indian Farmers Pulse While Nana Patekar is doing a great job of helping the farmers and getting media to notice the problems farmers are facing ,Indian Government should look at finding a long term solution to this problem through innovative solutions based on …

• Legislators backing wind power blow into Denmark – The Boston Globe

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  Legislators backing wind power blow into Denmark The Boston Globe Most of the talk about energy on Beacon Hill has focused on solar power and Canadian hydro. But judging from a field trip to Denmark that legislators took this month, proponents of offshore wind are determined not to be left out in the cold. The main … and more »

• Thomas Pyle: Solar and wind lobby lacks substance – News & Observer

  Thomas Pyle: Solar and wind lobby lacks substance News & Observer How do we know wind and solar are more expensive? As the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources explained in a recent report, the REPS “may adversely impact economic growth” and “job losses from higher total cost of electricity across the state … and more »

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• Democrat fundraisers encourage Biden to run for President – Las Vegas Review-Journal

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  Democrat fundraisers encourage Biden to run for President Las Vegas Review-Journal Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Solar Power International trade show in Anaheim, California September 16, 2015. … "For everyone who signed that letter, there are at least one or two more ready to commit to him the moment he says he's running … Democratic donors urge Biden to challenge Clinton in US 2016 raceYahoo News UK Joe Biden stops in ColumbusToledo Blade all 1,240 news articles »

• Zona Politics: City Council Debate Between Councilman Paul Cunningham and GOP … – Tucson Weekly

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  Zona Politics: City Council Debate Between Councilman Paul Cunningham and GOP … Tucson Weekly We've got the highest job totals three of the first six months of this year, and so economically we've seen a nice upturn according to the bureau of labor standard statistics. We've seen an increase in the …. The other revenue source would be to see …

• New funds will speed up work on I-45 widening to Galveston – Houston Chronicle (subscription)

  New funds will speed up work on I-45 widening to Galveston Houston Chronicle (subscription) There's an old joke about Interstate 45 construction, according to Galveston County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Clark. "People wonder where they're going to buy the lights to finish the job when the sun burns out," Clark said, playing off the long-held …

• School board approves budget – Olney Daily Mail

  School board approves budget Olney Daily Mail The fund balance as of July 1, 2015, was $6,060,722. For July 1, 2016, it is … Went into executive session to consider information regarding appointment, employment or dismissal of individual employees, to set a price for the sale of real property … and more »

• Finalists Out as New Search Begins – Worcester Telegram (blog)

  Finalists Out as New Search Begins Worcester Telegram (blog) James M Kreidler jr, previously a 'community organizer' and one of the finalists for the position, left his previous job, town administrator of Winchendon, due to an illness – voters got sick of him. Just five months after a renewed contract Winchendon … and more »

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• Barrie CARP hosts meeting of Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte hopefuls – Orillia Packet & Times

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  Barrie CARP hosts meeting of Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte hopefuls Orillia Packet & Times Regarding weening the country off its dependence on oil, Nuttall said the Conservatives support manufacturing and job creation. "I don't believe you have to disregard natural resources. There are other areas to improve growth," he said, citing the …

• Homework: Solving Asheville's affordable housing crisis – Mountain Xpress

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  Homework: Solving Asheville's affordable housing crisis Mountain Xpress “Poor pay and job opportunities are major components that contribute to self-exile. Young white people also face these factors, but black … The fund subsidized the Larchmont and Glen Rock projects, providing attractive, permanently affordable rental … and more »

• Main Street Minute: Arizona agencies receive large Justice Department grants – KTAR.com

  Main Street Minute: Arizona agencies receive large Justice Department grants KTAR.com KTAR's Main Street Minute focuses on local businesses that are hiring, opening and hosting events across the community. These stories air each weekday on KTAR at 7:27 a.m.. • The Arizona Department of Public Safety has received more than $40 million in … and more »

• City reduces tax hike, OKs Lindsey contract – KeysNews.com (registration)

  City reduces tax hike, OKs Lindsey contract KeysNews.com (registration) The council last week also discussed possible uses of its $168,000 share of BP oil spill funds. Among the council suggestions were solar panels at its new city hall, a kayak launch ramp on Grassy Key and recreation department equipment storage needs.

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• Ward redistricting proposal to be on November ballot – Oneida Dispatch

  Ward redistricting proposal to be on November ballot Oneida Dispatch Council also tabled a resolution to demolish and clean up 120 Phelps St. after Zogby suggested the city use funds from the revolving loan fund to pay for it, since it would be “preferable to bonding.” Since the rubble has been at the site for more than …

• SEDCO presents Work Plan, budget to Sherman City Council – Sherman Denison Herald Democrat

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  SEDCO presents Work Plan, budget to Sherman City Council Sherman Denison Herald Democrat “I think we can do a much better job of attracting businesses from outside of the area,” the SEDCO vice president said. “We have a lot of interest, particularly in the solar market, with companies from China, Germany and elsewhere. We're well known …

• How Obama's New EPA Regs Can Bring More Local Control Over Energy—Even in Red … – YES! Magazine

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  How Obama's New EPA Regs Can Bring More Local Control Over Energy—Even in Red … YES! Magazine Indeed, the deep red state of Alaska has no problem with this traditionally socialist principle when it comes to the annual checks each resident receives from the Alaska Permanent Fund (a publicly owned fund that collects and invests proceeds from oil … and more »

• Three GC projects recommended for $3M in state funding – The Batavian

  Three GC projects recommended for $3M in state funding The Batavian These initiatives focus on four main URI goals identified by the FLREDC: job growth, increasing regional wealth, attracting private investment and reducing poverty. … Regional Fund to invest in key downtown assets; redevelopment of the Inner Loop … and more »

• Gov. Rick Scott announces Blue Origin to build new launch facility, create 330 … – Florida Trend

  Gov. Rick Scott announces Blue Origin to build new launch facility, create 330 … Florida Trend Enterprise Florida was instrumental in bringing Blue Origin here, and we must keep working to fully fund Enterprise Florida so we can create more great jobs for Florida families.” Blue Origin was established by Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com … and more »

• SPI 2015: Tax credit sunset preoccupies a fast-maturing industry – Utility Dive

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  SPI 2015: Tax credit sunset preoccupies a fast-maturing industry Utility Dive That's jobs.” Kraemer provided a brief run-down of current solar finance opportunities, including securitizations, yieldcos, and solar stocks. The recent drop in solar stock prices, he said, is due to fund managers' profit-taking on solar investments … and more »

• North Carolina finally has something resembling a state budget – The Independent Weekly

  North Carolina finally has something resembling a state budget The Independent Weekly The budget continues to fund all teachers' assistant positions (though there are 7,000 fewer TA's than before the Recession hit) as well as the driver's ed program. The UNC system will receive $99 million, while $20 million will go to community colleges. and more »

• Yes to drivers education and teacher aides, no to solar credits – Asheville Citizen-Times

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  Yes to drivers education and teacher aides, no to solar credits Asheville Citizen-Times And over two years it preserves funding for driver education and for all teacher assistant positions supported in last year's budget, requiring school systems to use the funds for those jobs. The budget also invests an additional $705 million over two … Education items, some tax credits restored in budget compromiseNews & Observer all 242 news articles »

• Report: Boom in VT clean energy jobs – BurlingtonFreePress.com

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  Report: Boom in VT clean energy jobs BurlingtonFreePress.com Efficiency Vermont programs and the Weatherization Trust Fund have provided about $6 million annually in energy efficiency assistance to low-income residents. Building Energy … The state has seen tenfold increases in solar power, he added. Employers … and more »

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• Women-focused funds make money, create controversy – Chicago Tribune

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  Women-focused funds make money, create controversy Chicago Tribune Traditionalists may scoff, but many of the half-dozen or so women-focused funds and investment strategies — a tiny slice of the $6.6 trillion socially responsible investing world — have been standout performers. Baron's Women & Girls … s first … and more »

• Worth Watching Stocks: Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB), JA Solar Holdings Co … – wsnewspublishers

  Worth Watching Stocks: Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB), JA Solar Holdings Co … wsnewspublishers JA Solar Holdings Co., declared the availability of a new line of easy-to-install Spice frame solar modules. JA Solar modules with Spice frames install faster than ordinary modules with fewer parts, saving rooftop installers time and money on every job … and more »

• High school students can try college classes with CMC program – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

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  High school students can try college classes with CMC program Glenwood Springs Post Independent In one room, a group of high schoolers are fiddling with circuit sets, building a baseline for lessons on everything from robotics to solar installation. “It's pretty cool; it's very hands-on … It's also an excellent way for students to qualify for …

• Aerospace company breaks ground on expansion in Camden – Arkansas News

  Aerospace company breaks ground on expansion in Camden Arkansas News Incentives the state has offered to the company for the project include $250,000 from the Governor's Quick Action Closing Fund; a cash rebate equal to 5 percent of payroll for new positions associated with the expansion for six years; a 7 percent sales … and more »

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