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Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates

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With the fluctuating economy and the recent downgrade of the country’s debt, it remains unclear what the future will hold for the design industry. Businesses seem to be paying down debt and not risking investment in new ventures. Scarlett Consulting. Breakthrough 2012 Pre-Conference. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Survey Finds that Overall Economy Continues to

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. “This might be surprising for those who are focused on market segments that continue to struggle, but we are hearing more and more from firm leaders saying that things seem to be picking up” states Gregory Hart, a Consultant with PSMJ. Scarlett Consulting. Breakthrough 2012 Pre-Conference. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Design Activity Weakness Continues in June

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Unemployment, raising energy costs, and economic uncertainty over the government debt ceiling clearly have consumers nervous. Scarlett Consulting. Breakthrough 2012 Pre-Conference. As a result, the national unemployment rate edged up from 8.8 percent in March to 9.2 percent in June. Mel Lesters E-Quip Blog. Ford Harding blog.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Steadfast And Strong In The Wake Of Superstorm Sandy

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Christie at a post-Sandy press conference in Brigantine, NJ. “In during the Presidential Inauguration, New Orleans during the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, and at the Site Selectors Guild Conference, as well as and on highway billboards throughout NJ. President Obama joins Gov. Advertisements were strategically placed in Washington, D.C.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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million loan participation program fostering business expansion and job creation in Arizona by providing debt financing for small businesses (in collaboration with private finance partners). AZ Fast Grant: Up to $7,500 grant to pay for consulting services to advance Arizona-based technology companies. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Loan proceeds are to be used for working capital, inventory, equipment purchase, and real property improvements but cannot be used for refinancing of existing debt or outstanding debt payments. Funds cannot be used for debt refinancing or contingency funding. The program ends December 2016. EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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00 52 98 Agreement between Single-Purpose Entity and Consultant – Integrated. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. 10 11 36 Visual Display Conference Units. 00 52 26 Agreement Form – Construction Manager as Agent or Adviser – Cost-Plus. Repainting.