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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

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As a result, the security guard, no longer needed for the most part to secure the building from unauthorized visitors nor positioned behind a massive stone reception desk, is now free to meet and interact with lobby users more like an ambassador or even a concierge in a comfortable, inviting lobby zone. 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector

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The Battelle/BIO report highlights the long term expansion of our industry and the high-paying salaries of our researchers and scientists that are developing innovations and life-saving medicines.”. The Illinois Medical District (IMD) is a special-use zoning district located just west of the Chicago central business district.

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

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In less than four months, 2,830 homebuyers in 85 counties have reserved more than $360 million in financing, creating an estimated 1,400 new jobs. Arlington Heights is a growing, thriving community just northwest of Chicago, home to 76,000 residents with an average household income of $95,000. Quinn said.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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It is situated at the geographic center of the nation and is the crossroads for a wide range of business sectors, including manufacturing, finance, agriculture, technology and warehousing and distribution. Louis are Foreign Trade Zones, providing low-cost production and warehousing facilities for imported and export-bound products.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Specific site details, such as zoning restrictions, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis and surveys, are assessed for compliance and authenticity.”. For example a chemistry major would have the tools to become an innovate chemist. To say Southwest Louisiana is an economic hot zone would be an understatement.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. CPRT will secure private financing for the residential building, which will also be an asset of the WMF.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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You know if the white shirt should go to Kansas and the blue shirt should go to Chicago or the other way around.”. Memphis, Panama, Chicago—are so efficient that they make globalization and trade easier virtually everywhere around the world. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Their location is vital.

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