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New Ideas for Old Shopping Malls: 3 Ways Retail Developers are Remixing the Shopping Center Experience

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Coming out of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ RECon convention in Las Vegas last month, there’s been a lot of conversation in the media around the future of retail development. 2) Vehicles to “Drive” Mall Traffic. 2) Vehicles to “Drive” Mall Traffic.

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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?

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Locations are bringing higher ed resources and high-tech businesses together to plant the seeds for market-ready advanced technology at incubators and innovation institutes, and to create the STEM-savvy workforce that will fill these new jobs. CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Photo: tedescopictures.com).

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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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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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With a diverse population and innovation-driving ecosystem, Atlanta offers a wide range of opportunities for technology companies looking to do business in the U.S. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. Metro Atlanta, home to 15 Fortune 500 companies, has become a red-hot tech hub.

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

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Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award, the organizations ultimate and most prestigious, recognizing innovation at the highest level. Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. MEDC: LEADING INNOVATOR IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. The overall winner will be announced in October 2015.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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For example a chemistry major would have the tools to become an innovate chemist. The minor requires coursework in creativity science, communication skills and commercialization, which means learning how to develop a raw idea into one that can be commercially viable,” he said. Sowela—also located in Lake Charles—began classes in 1940.