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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Without stable shelter, it all falls apart,” Pulitzer Prize-winning sociologist Matthew Desmond told the Chicago Tribune on publication of his book Evicted. Evelyn Lebron moved into Harrison Plaza in 2011 and was relocated in 2020 for the duration of the renovation.

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My Kingdom for a Horse

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We figured incoming production metrics would give us an accurate fix on whether the traditionally dominant aero hubs in Metro Seattle and Wichita are in the process of being usurped by rising contenders in Charleston, SC and Mobile, AL. The 787 was tested extensively both before and after its first test flight in 2009.

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

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The rapid and widespread adoption of mobile and social technologies within the last three years has changed the way customers and companies interact with one another—driving fundamental transformations to business processes and applications. AIRBUS: POWERFUL ENGINE FOR GROWTH IN MOBILE REGION. But Huntsville, our no.

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Bradley Corp. celebrates plant opening in Wisconsin | Management.

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The new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, which began construction in April 2011, measures approximately 190,000 square feet with expansion capabilities for future needs. and Chicago, Ill. View Mobile Site. Bradley manufactures plumbing fixtures, restroom accessories and emergency equipment. Bath/Kitchen. Technology.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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A two-and-a-half-year journey to rebuild schools destroyed by the EF-5 tornado that tore through Joplin and Duquesne, MO on May 22, 2011 reached an important milestone on Jan. Elementary iPad and laptop carts increase access to mobile technology devices and improve student and teacher flexibility.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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These programs have resulted in substantial upward mobility for current and new Broward County residents, while providing substantial returns on investment to local municipal partners through the generation of new revenue as a result of capital investments. Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The expansion includes retrofitting their main fab to logic chips to supply mobile and tablet production. Along with new renovations, Samsung’s Austin Research Center also grew its presence with about 200 engineers dedicated to design and development of the latest technologies for mobile application processors. billion over 2011-2012.

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