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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. Credit: City of Cape Coral).

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Commercial Real Estate To See Moderate Growth In 2016

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Commercial Real Estate To See Moderate Growth In 2016 originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. s 2016 Global Real Estate Market Outlook. s 2016 Global Real Estate Market Outlook. CBRE expects 2016 to be a year of volatile markets but steady economic growth.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2016. percent by the end of 2016. percent during 2013 to 2016. percent).”.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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No more than 10% of the net leasable space may be used for retail purposes, and no state local government matching payment shall be made for project costs in support of any gambling establishment; . 2357.301): This tax credit will sunset on December 31, 2016. For more information please contact i2E at (405) 235-2305 or www.i2e.org.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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If you seek a STEM job or a design job once you graduate from college you have a real chance of having your student debt relieved.”. In 2016, companies with cybersecurity offerings raised $216 million in venture capital funding across the region and $93 million in venture capital funding went to data analytics companies in the region.

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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.