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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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State of the Construction Industry: February Roundup

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Construction safety and health research firm, CPWR noted in its Q2 2018 report that from 2011 to 2016, 609 workers lost their lives at road work zones across the United States. Mixed-use developments, featuring retail., entertainment, offices and living space are giving new life to shuttered retail malls and shopping centers.

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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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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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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

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Rauner also enacted an extension of the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit program. The River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program helps stimulate the state’s economy and the local economies where the program is available. Specifically, SB 1783 extends the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit until Dec. Rauner said.

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Less Is More In New England

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percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9