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Steady Optimism Among U.S. Commercial Real Estate Executives, Increased Investor Appetite

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Capital availability from a wide range of equity sources also is expected to improve in 2014, with increased activity by institutional forces. An overwhelming majority (70%) of real estate executives reported a more optimistic outlook about the market in 2014 than in 2013. Private equity sources are predicted to drive U.S.

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

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. In 2013, investors were flocking to commercial real estate searching to add yield to their portfolios that comprised of more traditional assets of stocks and bonds. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov. The company earned the number five position on the 2013 Agency 100 list, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing advertising and marketing agencies in the U.S. By Jonathan Sanders. From the March/April 2014 issue. Laurel, NJ.

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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. Energy Transfer Equity/Trunkline LNG is in the midst of a $5.7 Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance).

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Through the end of January 2013, the TETF has allocated more than $200 million in funds to 140 early stage companies, and $216 million in grant matching and research superiority funds to Texas universities. Hands-on training at Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center. Credit: Lubbock EDA.).

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Construction officially started on the $600-million facility in April 2013 and aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with a targeted 2016 delivery of its first A320 jetliner. Cerberus, an equity player who had acquired a majority stake in Chrysler from German auto giant Daimler-Benz in 2007, went into bankruptcy in 2009.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The primary candidates for this program are businesses that create new wealth for the state and provide new jobs outside of the retail sector. North Dakota Development Fund: Provides flexible gap financing through debt and equity investments for new or expanding primary sector businesses.