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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

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As vacancies rise while property values decline, an opportunity presents itself. To create a more porous, inviting experience that drives neighborhood engagement, building repositionings can target the ground plane, entryway, and lobby zones first. was built before the start of the 21st century.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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The Governor has until May 28, the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. In Maryland, state law does not address carryout bags provided by retail establishments. PSC must also add further educational information related to electric customer choice on its website. Oil Cleanup .

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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We’re seeing a lot of repurposed assets that are underutilized or not in high demand, such as department stores or retail centers, being converted to hotels or mixed-use developments. That said, all signs point to consumers asking more educated, detailed questions in the future.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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The monitors are connected to Apple TV providing games, movies, television programs and business presentation capabilities. Given that it’s a substantial distance from any coasts or borders, Hendricks County, Indiana might seem to be a surprising place for a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). Foreign-trade zones help U.S.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. DuPage has a highly skilled and educated workforce and is first in the state in educational attainment.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Partnership completed 100 annual surveys of key businesses in the region; it is spearheading key workforce issues including the development of a career academy which will be a partnership between Lincoln Public Schools and Southeast Community College to provide career-based educated for juniors and seniors in the LPS District.

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