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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

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Shortly after, I read another piece on bankruptcies in home building, and soon I was thinking of the more than 250 builders I’ve worked with over more than three decades and wondering: Does this “ Anna Karenina Principle ” about families also apply to home building? The question is: How profitable and sustainable are they, and at what cost?

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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. But out of the ashes of this monumental collapse — and in the midst of one of the most run-down neighborhoods in Detroit — a remarkable revival is rising like a phoenix. million-square-foot plant.

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Stephen Moret, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development

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city in history to file for bankruptcy. But out of the ashes of this monumental collapse— and in the midst of one of the most run-down neighborhoods in Detroit—a remarkable revival is rising like a phoenix. The manager will determine what he can salvage from a legacy of decline that recently made Motown the largest U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. 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.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. In addition, the non-profit organization must receive 75% of its income from out-of-state sources. TAX INCENTIVES.

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