# July/August 2009

# Last Modification Date: Jun 20, 2011

### Trade & Industry Development Magazine

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**On Our Way to a Cleaner Nation**

I have always been concerned about the future of our children, but have become even more so since I, myself, became a grandmother a year ago. I have a precious grandson, Connor, who is a healthy and energetic "little man" - my dream is for him to remain healthy and energetic. Fortunately, I'm not the only one who feels this way. I'm excited about the direction in which this great Nation is headed; we're headed for a much cleaner nation. Wouldn't our forefathers be proud? I am. And I'm excited about this particular issue - we consider it our "Clean Industries" issue.

In our Feature article on 'Green Buildings,' Suzanne Davis discusses those factors that should be considered when contemplating a "green" development. And Don Schjeldahl puts renewable energy in perspective including what technologies are emerging and where to look for opportunities in our 'Alternative Energy' Feature. When expanding business opportunities and creating economic growth, one must consider the critical solutions provided by research and development - check out John Rhodes' Feature article on this subject.

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## In this issue

###  [Florida's "Clean" Focus](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/floridas-clean-focus-602.md) 

BY:  [ John Adams](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/tid-author/john-adams-4165.md) Florida's business climate is ripe for clean energy innovators to advance the development of this burgeoning industry. “There’s ample interest from both business and government,” said John Adams Jr., president & CEO of Enterprise Florida Inc., the state’s primary economic development organization. “We have the will, talent, the right environmental conditions and large market for clean energy products.” [more....](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/floridas-clean-focus-602.md)

Departments

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[Insights: Stimulus De Minimis](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/nevada/insights-stimulus-de-minimis-606.md)

Features

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[R&D Support of Industry and Economic Development](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/technologyrd/rd-support-industry-and-economic-development-596.md)

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[Evaluating the Potential of a Green Building Project](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/alternative-energy-fuels/evaluating-potential-green-building-project-597.md)

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[Unraveling Renewable Energy – Identifying Opportunities](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/alternative-energy-fuels/unraveling-renewable-energy-identifying-598.md)

Outlooks

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[U.S. Solar Poised to Fuel Job Growth, Clean Energy Future](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/alternative-energy-fuels/us-solar-poised-fuel-job-growth-clean-energy-599.md)

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[Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Creating New Industries and American Jobs](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/technologyrd/enhancing-energy-efficiency-creating-new-600.md)

Special Reports

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[Cleaning Up Our Act](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/industry/alternative-energy-fuels/cleaning-our-act-4050.md)

Spotlights

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[California: A 21st Century Global Gateway](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/california/california-21st-century-global-gateway-601.md)

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[Florida's "Clean" Focus](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/florida/floridas-clean-focus-602.md)

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[Louisiana: Building Momentum and Bucking the Trends](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/louisiana/louisiana-building-momentum-and-bucking-trends-603.md)

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[Maryland: Smart, Green and Growing](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/maryland/maryland-smart-green-and-growing-604.md)

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[Virginia - Positioned to be a Leader](https://www.tradeandindustrydev.com/region/virginia/virginia-positioned-be-leader-605.md)

## Video

- [BEDC Local Leaders Talk Business](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHim0T1W6fU)