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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).

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The experts have spoken: We can and should be optimistic despite COVID-19

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That point expressed by Dr Jan Mischke, Partner at McKinsey Global Institute, was one of the main conclusions of the virtual Town Hall on how the Coronavirus outbreak will shape the future of the construction industry. Source: McKinsey & Company. Increase in offsite construction. Increased vertical integration. Accelerated consolidation.

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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

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Chris Christie reorganized New Jersey’s economic development incentive programs into two categories: GrowNJ, which is now the state’s main job-creation incentive program, and the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Program (ERG), New Jersey’s developer incentive program. With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. “Real optimism has emerged as a key theme in the real estate market for 2014 as trends are progressing significantly through the economic and real estate recovery cycles,” said Mitch Roschelle, partner, U.S.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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These bonds finance job creation and business growth for Oregon traded-sector, value-added manufacturers and processors by providing long-term debt financing for land, buildings and other fixed assets at a rate below prime. Debt and equity financing assistance. They provide long-term financing for land, buildings and equipment.

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

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economy into its worst quarter since the Great Depression, with unprecedented declines in gross domestic product, employment, consumer confidence, retail spending, and just about every other metric. . . If the market did roll over, he might have to lay people off, but would not be stuck with land debt.

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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). The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. TAX INCENTIVES.

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