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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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For example, by 2013, 38 projects in Massachusetts had adapted to focus on increasing the number of women in the industry and had 7.33% of the work hours completed by women. Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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Sean Kavanaugh's Unique Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor Insights

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Litvin was a fairly famous hi-rise contractor and one of the first high rise contractors in Chicago doing the plumbing work for the John Hancock Building, Water Tower Place, Marina Towers (Think Bullet with Steve McQueen) and many others. My goal was to be the biggest plumbing contractor in Chicago. Three Quarters of a Business Life.

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Sean Kavanaugh's Plumbing And Mechanical Contractor Insights Part 1

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Litvin was a fairly famous hi-rise contractor and one of the first high rise contractors in Chicago doing the plumbing work for the John Hancock Building, Water Tower Place, Marina Towers (Think Bullet with Steve McQueen) and many others. My goal was to be the biggest plumbing contractor in Chicago. Three Quarters of a Business Life.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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From the September/October 2013 issue. In August 2013, the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center at McNeese State (SEED Center/Business Incubator) opened its doors. In addition to the mammoth Sasol project, Chicago Bridge and Iron has opened a new $100-million facility. By Eric Cormier.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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From the September/October 2013 issue. billion in equity. Seattle, Austin, Philadelphia and Chicago. Mid Atlantic Wyoming BF-Sept/oct-2013 Boulder Cheyenne Engine high-tech Kansas City Kauffman Foundation National Venture Capital Association New York City Rocky Mountain Innosphere San Francisco' By Jonathan Sanders.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Louis and Chicago to the north and New Orleans to the south, while Interstate 30 connects Arkansas with markets to the southwest, including Texas and Mexico. population.