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Foreign Real Estate Investors Plan Continued U.S. Investment in 2016

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Foreign Real Estate Investors Plan Continued U.S. Investment in 2016 originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. real estate in 2016. Another 31% say they expect to maintain or reinvest their investments, while none plan a major decrease. Foreign Real Estate Investors Plan Continued U.S. Los Angeles.

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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). percent.

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Where Are the Jobs? Survey Reveals U.S. Hiring Plans.

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Employers in Charlotte, NC; Omaha, NE; Albany, NY and Boise, ID expect to hire the most employees in the second quarter of 2016, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey , released by ManpowerGroup. Overall, the survey indicates stable hiring plans among U.S. employers for the second quarter of 2016.

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Commercial Construction 2017 Trends and Predictions

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Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. In 2017, retail center developers will continue to focus on creating exceptional experiences that give shoppers new reason to head to the mall. Bill Di Santo.

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Go for the Gold: 3 Keys to Finishing a Commercial Construction Project on Time

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Before the 2016 Games opened, media coverage showed crews in Rio de Janeiro putting finishing touches on new-construction Olympic facilities, and reporters speculated whether venues and the athletes village would be completed in time to welcome participants and spectators.

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Farmers Home Furniture Plans $10M Alabama Distribution Hub

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Farmers Home Furniture will invest $10 million in a new distribution center in northwest Alabama, creating up to 80 jobs and strengthening its expanding retail presence in the Southeast. Read Farmers Home Furniture Plans $10M Alabama Distribution Hub on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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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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