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American Girl’s New York City Flagship Store: An Englewood Construction Retail Showcase

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Earlier this year, one of our favorite clients, American Girl, announced plans to take its brand on the road via an American Girl musical debuting with a nationwide tour this fall. Typically, when building out a first-floor retail space, we can remove storefront windows in order to bring in oversized equipment and materials.

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

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

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Broadcast Equipment Supplier Adding 100 Jobs In Southwest Indiana

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ERI) will expand its operations in southwest Indiana, creating a total of up to 102 new jobs by the end of 2017. Its geographically central location reduces transportation costs for the materials we use to manufacture our products and reduces the cost of shipping finished goods to our customers. Electronics Research Inc.

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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. Charles Senior Living Center—a rehabilitated, 60-unit independent living facility in downtown Aurora—was a beneficiary of the tax credit and subsequently received the 2017 Landmarks Illinois Award for Rehabilitation. Retail also thrives in Arlington Heights. By the BF Staff.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff.

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Less Is More In New England

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From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8 The NH Dept.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. This key amenity is a boon to homeowners and business owners in several sectors: services, products and supplies, retail and manufacturing. By the BF Staff.

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