production of biomass energy systems. Goals include increasing the role of biomass in Indiana's energy mix, deploying cost-effective biomass energy technologies and promoting private and public sector investment in biomass technology and resources. The program focuses on project partnerships among local and regional organizations, researchers, industries, utilities and government. Grants of up to $20,000 per project will be available to successful applicants. Projects should have near-term commercialization potential, should not duplicate the work of others and should capitalize on in- state expertise and resources. For more information contact the Energy Policy Division at (317) 232-8970. http://www.state.in.us/doc/energy/research.html Iowa Iowa Job Training The Iowa Industrial New Jobs Training Program provides funds to train new employees of eligible Iowa businesses. Eligible businesses may be new to Iowa, expanding their Iowa work force, or relocating to the state. Employees qualifying for training services must be in a newly created position and pay Iowa withholding tax. Job training services are defined as any training needed to enhance the performance of a business new employees. Services include vocational and skill assessment testing, adult basic education, job-related training, cost of company, college, or contracted trainer or training services, and more. The program is
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