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2015 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions

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The increased commercial construction activity paved the way for some large new retail construction projects and restaurant construction, as national retailers and restaurant owners became more confident in the improving economy. When more retailers are packed together, some can get lost in the shuffle.

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Groups and Chapters Offer Leadership and Networking

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Retail/Hardware/Merchandising. New York/New Jersey. New York/New Jersey. . • Architectural/Engineering. Social Media. Contractor Marketing. Construction Equipment. Environmental/Green. Market Research. Product Development/Product Management. Business Development/National Accounts. Remodeling.

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Best and Worst of 2010: Commercial Construction Trends

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With so much desirable retail space available, many brands were taking advantage of desirable shopping center rents and tenant allowances to add a new store location and increase market share. But in the meantime it seems like the line on sustainable retail and restaurant construction isn’t “no” but “not now.”.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Mark Kirk, representatives from UI Labs and World Business Chicago, and various industry partners who supported the winning bid were at the White House for the announcement. “We

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Hertz Announces Corporate Headquarters Relocation To Florida

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More than 2,000 Hertz and Dollar Thrifty personnel will remain in New Jersey, including approximately 150 employees who currently work in Park Ridge. All other Park Ridge employees will be able to retain their current positions at the new headquarters, scheduled to be completed in early 2015. Mid Atlantic U.S. Southeast U.S.

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Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective

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with little consideration of whether the property was in New Jersey or Florida. One of their first facilities was in New Jersey just across the George Washington Bridge from New York City. At The Terraces, the newest edition for independent living at Southminster, in south Charlotte, N.C.,

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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