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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019

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We’ve also translated our experience in working with restaurant and retail brands on national rollouts to new partnerships with major cannabis players who are expanding in multiple markets simultaneously. . In the past, RECon was pretty much dominated by retail, with just a smattering of reps from restaurant and other sectors.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Devens – Secret Weapon In The Battle For Business

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Because Devens is a self-supporting, quasi-public environment that was created specifically to support and grow businesses—and not a municipality—the zoning and permitting hurdles associated with most cities and towns are greatly reduced.

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Open Borders

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Last month, at a Cascadia Conference held in Vancouver, WA Gov. Microsoft Founder Bill Gates and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella both spoke about globalization and education at the conference. Upscale retailer Nordstrom, a Washingon-based company, has opened a flagship store in Vancouver. What’s not to like about that?

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Concourse features 34 acres of preservation lands and a proposed entertainment district, which could include a hotel, theater, restaurants, bars or a conference center. New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park. This reflects the retail market’s vast potential in the city.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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The state’s regulatory agencies and local governments provide quicker, less costly and more predictable permitting processes for significant economic development projects without reducing environmental standards. A new conference center at the waterfront Westin Hotel will draw visitors from around the nation.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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Our economic development team is committed to fast-tracking business permits,” said Baroody. The Quantico Corporate Center campus, a project of the Silver Companies, is expected to have a total of 1 million square feet of space, including a conference center and retail square footage, to be built in phases.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” Lubbock’s diverse economy is based on manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale and retail trade services, as well as government, higher education and health care. LUBBOCK IS THE HUB CITY. percent from the third quarter of 2012.

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