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Reporting “Live” from the CWA Awards – A Commercial Construction Checklist for Better Networking

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When I was breaking the ice by asking people where they were from, I couldn’t believe how many people were from the Chicago area. I now have a rolodex full of new contacts from Chicago that I can easily meet in person for lunch, or have them tour our office as we discuss new projects or the latest Chicago construction news.

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Is Your Commercial General Contractor More Relevant Than You?

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Every blog I’ve written for the award-winning HardHatChat popped up, interviews with media about the state of Chicago construction jobs – it was all there. Or how often do you visit their websites to see what they consider the latest retail and shopping mall news? More importantly, he believed in his team, which believed in the blog.

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3 Solutions to Help Solve the Commercial Construction Labor Shortage

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Bill Di Santo, president of Englewood Construction (second from right), and the Englewood accounting team receiving recognition from the Chicago Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) for participating in their 2014 Accounting Intern Program. Align with education. Tel: 847-233-9200 x712.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. This venture capital fund allocated with $2.3

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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McNeese State, located in Lake Charles, is the region’s largest educational provider and graduates a large segment of the area’s engineers and other technical support employees. Residents and officials from the region’s governmental, private and educational sectors are participating in numerous committees set up by the Group.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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The CEO Council has coordinated such corporate headquarter relocations and expansions as Altadis USA, Anthem Education, Camposol USA, Emerson Latin America, Nyrstar, Parallon, Private Jet Charter, SmartWater CSI, Stemtech International and Wendy’s Latin America/Caribbean. “I This economic development model has been fruitful for the region.

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