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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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6 showcase hotel construction projects

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The hotel also features a common laundry area, conference rooms, a business center, retail shops, administrative space and an outdoor patio. We take hotel construction this seriously because we understand that travelers deserve nothing less than a welcoming, comforting stay away from home.

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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.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Iowa ranks fifth in the nation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) degrees conferred per 1,000 residents. billion signature I-74 bridge, where tens of thousands of people will travel back and forth between the states every day. For many years, Iowa’s public high schools have had the nation’s highest graduation rate.

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

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When completed, the Arlington Downs mixed-use development will bring over 650 luxury residences, a new hotel, a water park and over 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to Arlington Heights. percent are in the manufacturing sector and nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. were named to the 2013 “Inc.

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Team USA Goes for Gold

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Obama’s mission for SelectUSA isn’t as awe-inspiring as space travel, but it could have the same transformative effect in terms of economic impact. president and CEO Bill Simon said the retail giant has committed to increase its U.S. already has most of what it needs to reach the finish line. .” “Our cost is 3.5

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Hovnanian Homes • Southeast Building Conference speaker. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel . Off the Clock • Traveling and exploring the culinary scene, live music, and beaches.