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The experts have spoken: We can and should be optimistic despite COVID-19

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That point expressed by Dr Jan Mischke, Partner at McKinsey Global Institute, was one of the main conclusions of the virtual Town Hall on how the Coronavirus outbreak will shape the future of the construction industry. I for one am left with a sense of optimism for the future of our industry,” said Ulrik Branner after the event.

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The Road to Recovery in Detroit

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The manager will determine what he can salvage from a legacy of decline that has left Motown on the cusp of bankruptcy. auto industry, Chrysler made a bold commitment to continue building its most profitable and recognizable vehicle in the city that long ago put cars on the map. automaker from going the way of the dinosaurs.

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Turbocharging Motown’s Recovery

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We took some ribbing last summer when we put up a post in this space entitled “ The Road to Recovery in Detroit ,” predicting that the Motor City would quickly rebound from its financial woes and become a magnet for new industries. Great Lakes'

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

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The commonly accepted number for the retail price increase of a home in 2020 is around 17%. I wrote columns about the coming trade labor shortage more than 10 years ago and was pretty hard on the industry for not engaging in meaningful ways to solve it. The home building industry has been pretty good to you, hasn’t it?

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Elio Motors Announces Vehicle Manufacturing Facility In Shreveport, LA

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Targeting a retail cost of $6,800, the company will position the Elio vehicle as a cost-effective alternative to four-wheeled autos. Industrial developer Stuart Lichter, who has acquired other former GM sites, will buy the 530-acre Shreveport site in conjunction with Elio Motors and lease portions of the site to other tenants.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Wisconsin — Wisconsin Wind Works: A Powerful Partner In Wind Energy

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The Golden Guernsey plant was shuttered this past January following a bankruptcy filing, leaving 112 employees without jobs. Targeted Industries: Paper & Wood Products, Plastics, Dairy, Printing, Medical Devices, IT, Wind Energy. GDP (All Industry 2011): $254.8 billion*. WS Packaging (formed by the merger of WI Label Corp.

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Doubling Down in NJ

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Chris Christie doubled down on his commitment to revive Atlantic City’s ailing casino industry. This effort has taken on an added sense of urgency in the wake of this month’s announcement by the luxury resort Revel that it is filing for bankruptcy protection. billion industry). This week, New Jersey Gov.

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