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Mastering theme park construction coordination

The Korte Company

Because theme parks are so singularly focused on user experience, they’re usually always built, renovated or expanded according to a master plan. Planned renovations of existing areas of a park, including non-attraction infrastructure like utilities and patron pathways in addition to the elimination or substitution of aging attractions.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

Business Facilities

billion) and Retail ($109.6 Domestic travelers accounted for $933 billion of the 2018 total (86 percent of the total travel expenditures). Three new properties opened in New York state, one in Kansas and others began or completed major renovations or expansions in 2017. reached $1.1 trillion, including Food Services ($267.7

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BUSINESS REPORT: Carolinas Put Out A Welcome Mat for Business from Far East

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Over the last ten years, international investment and job creation has accounted for about 15 percent of all investment and jobs in North Carolina, amounting to more than $10 billion in investment and 47,000 jobs. Department store retailer Belk Inc. plans to locate a new eCommerce distribution and fulfillment center in Union County.

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

Business Facilities

DuPage County is in close proximity to North America’s largest inland port, the Centerpoint Intermodal Center, which provides direct access to the BNSF logistics park and the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. 50 percent of all U.S. rail freight passes through Chicago’s rail yards. million tons). That’s 3,792 jobs, 6.35

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. And education at the elementary and high school levels is a community priority, as evidenced by the complete renovation of Decatur’s two public high schools. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Along with new renovations, Samsung’s Austin Research Center also grew its presence with about 200 engineers dedicated to design and development of the latest technologies for mobile application processors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Manufacturing currently accounts for 15 percent of all jobs in the region and remains the heart of West Michigan’s economy. With two locations in Denver (Union Station and in the Lower Highlands), WeWork has the capacity for up to 2,000 workers. There are even rooms with Xbox consoles when a fun break is needed.

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