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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. More firms buying more insurance. Despite the economic downturn, the majority of firms continue of carry some kind of professional liability insurance. Posted by.

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West Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Learn more at www.westvirginia.gov or contact one of our business managers at (304) 558-2234. . Working capital loans and the refinancing of existing debt are not eligible. This program insures up to 80% of a bank loan for a maximum loan term of four years. West Virginia is a prime location for global businesses.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Must offer basic health insurance to employees within 180 days of employment. Small Employer Quality Jobs Program (68 O.S. 3901): The Small Employer Quality Jobs Program Allows qualifying small businesses (90 employees or less) to receive up to a 5% cash-back incentive for up to seven years to locate or expand in Oklahoma.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated Oregon incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. Oregon Credit Enhancement Fund (CEF): A loan insurance program available to lenders to assist businesses in obtaining access to capital.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Design Activity Weakness Continues in June

PSMJ Resources

Employment rates that started declining in spring have continued to do so into the summer. Unemployment, raising energy costs, and economic uncertainty over the government debt ceiling clearly have consumers nervous. Managing Employees. XL Insurance Enters Collaborative Agreement With P. Jobs growth sagging as well.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The retail sector in the United States includes well over three million retail establishments and according to a report conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, it is the largest private-sector employer in the U.S., supporting one out of every four jobs.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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But addressing the future needs of housing affordability—namely, expanding its product mix and pool of buyers, retooling its well-known, long-standing brand, and managing NIMBYism against its vision—would not happen overnight. “I knew we couldn’t be the same builder we’d always been.”. Photo: Erik Ostling / dbphotoagency.