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Building in Chicago: Embracing the US adventure and spirit

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So I hatched plans to grow the concept in other US cities, initially Baltimore, then Atlanta and North Carolina (Charlotte). As the business reached its near-death experience in 2005/06 we switched our US compensation model from salary/commission to pure commission. Then, things worsened. I thought he would leave.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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announced last month that it has selected Charlotte, NC as the future home of its new $153 million global technology center, creating more than 1,900 net new jobs in the city. Since last year, Cypress Creek Renewables has asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission for solar farm certificates to facilitate 15 projects worth more than $1.8

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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s intention to create 2,600 jobs in Charlotte and Cary by the end of 2015. Retail Business in Charlotte and for its Global Technology & Operations organization in Cary. New positions would include product management, marketing, sales and customer support in Charlotte and information technology positions in Cary.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Chatham County Commission. Green Education Foundation (GEF). Green Hive Foundation. International Commissioning Engineers West, Inc. USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter. American Architectural Foundation. Commissioning & Green Building Solutions, Inc. Commissioning WorCx. CHB Industries, Inc.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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“We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission voted to authorize $18.5