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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said that despite 2015’s volatility, “the economy continued to reduce unemployment, raise wages and actually increase real GDP by 2.4 Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. Bankrate, 2015).

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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As the epicenter for art, wine and music in West Texas, more than six million visitors travel to Lubbock and spend a combined $840 million annually. Not only does the “Hub City” see leisure travelers, but business travelers, conference attendees and athletes visit Lubbock for meetings and tournaments.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Accomplishments • Hired as an entry-level draftsman in 2015 and worked up the ranks to become project director. Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel . Project Director, BIM Manager.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Loans can be used for working capital, inventory and small equipment. Automation Credit: Allowed only for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 through 2017 tax years, it is an income tax credit for purchasing machinery and equipment for the purposes of automating a manufacturing process in ND.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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The lab opened in May 2015. A review of the available space inventory reveals that Wheeling’s industrial parks are experiencing strong demand from both existing and new businesses. The lab occupies 64,000 square feet of a former, 285,000-square-foot factory. WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING.

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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

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Based on available space inventory, Wheeling’s industrial parks continue to experience strong demand from both existing and new businesses. Chicago Executive Airport links Wheeling to the world, with international visitors from India to Canada to South America regularly traveling through the airport. Of those jobs, approximately 33.5

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 Four sections are now open to travelers. By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue.

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