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I repaid my debt to society!

Constructor Marketing that Works

Okay, I’ve probably not repaid all my debts to society, because after all, there were those college years to consider. Turns out the debt to society repaid me. Donating a furnace and labor, wrapping pipes, providing emergency electricity, will all be like the angels themselves (but with vocational training) arrived on-site.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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Are There Lessons From the Great Recession for the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Pro Builder

In 2008, when Hodges was working through the housing crisis in Florida for builder K. Hovnanian Homes , he offered buyers the opportunity to reserve their desired home site for 30 days or more (the length of time could be negotiated or determined by the builder) with a small refundable deposit. 4] Be Nimble, Virtually.

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Panic, carnage and patience: Steps to take to manage and win with risk and reward in business and marketing

Construction Marketing Ideas

I know of one site service business that carried on, keeping virtually its entire staff on payroll. This touches on how big a mortgage to allow and whether you personally have secured your business debt. You know your key performance indicators (KPI), your financial dashboard, your debt service ratios and the like (I hope!).

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California is Rolling in Dough

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California (along with Florida and Nevada) was hit harder than anywhere else in the U.S. We tend to come down on the rainy-day side of these discussions, since many of the states who suddenly find their pockets bulging still have large debt obligations, including massive pension payments. What a difference three years makes.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

“Tennessee always sets the bar high in meeting all of the priorities of businesses evaluating locations in the Volunteer State, whether it’s customized workforce training, prefertilized sites or lower industrial electricity costs.”. In our Solar Power Employment category, Florida has surged into 2nd place and Ohio has joined the top 10.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The Cape Coral Westin will soon bring a new conference center on this site, attracting visitors from around the world. Lower gas prices are creating more discretionary income to save, pay down debt and spend on travel, eating out and personal services. 8 in the top 10 best places for retirement—the only Florida city to make the list.

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