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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

The reinvention of these pinch points for a more meaningful indoor/outdoor connection is driving the creation of intriguing prototypes that provide open-air amenity spaces, weather permitting, as welcoming zones for users that are great for buildings with little or no rooftop space nor access to green space. 1111 Brickell, Miami, Fla.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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This year’s finalists in the Policy & Regulatory Reform category include organizations focused on addressing historically lengthy processes, such as accelerating permitting and connecting LMI individuals to housing opportunities. zoning codes through a first-of-its-kind user-friendly online resource.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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percent and transportation and warehousing which grew by 3.8 Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. From Miami, we can make the trip in only 15 hours, even with a layover.”. We received a concierge service and our permits were done in less than two weeks.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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North Central Florida prospers with natural resources, convenience to large markets and intermodal transportation channels such as rail systems and commercial airports. With an educated workforce of more than 1.6 Northwest Florida (Panhandle) has a workforce that exceeds 700,000 and offers proximity to Southeast U.S.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

Business Facilities

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. Home to two of the world’s busiest airports: Miami and Orlando International. SOUTHERN GEM: CAPE CORAL IS NO.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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Here’s the good news: most of the states (and the federal government) got the memo (Workforce Training is Job One) and they are moving aggressively to put in place innovative and highly effective workforce training programs that put forward-thinking businesses and higher education resources on the same team. VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Two unique state programs are the winners of our Achievement in Public-Private Partnership awards: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) , for its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project; and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the Edison Innovation Fund. It reimburses 50 percent to 75 percent of employee wages.

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