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In the Face of Record-High Lumber Prices, Builders Remain Confident

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Despite lumber prices shooting up after a bout of price drops, home builder confidence inched up this month. According to the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder sentiment increased by 1 point to 84 this month. Sales expectations in the next six months, however, fell 3 points to 80.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

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Sales/Marketing. Home » Blogs. With a slow and steady recovery predicted for the construction industry, many construction business owners are anticipating growth this year. With a slow and steady recovery predicted for the construction industry, many construction business owners are anticipating growth this year.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. It also expects non-store sales to grow between 6 percent and 9 percent.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. billion (the sale is pending).

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