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NAHB Chairman's Message: Developing a New Generation of Home Building Professionals

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with others slated to open this year in Houston, Phoenix, Sacramento, Calif., NAHB is working to help members navigate building material supply chain challenges, especially lumber. BuildStrong Academies are now open in Denver, New Orleans, and Orlando, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. The housing industry is hiring.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

While the appearance of exports behemoths like New Orleans and Houston in the top 10 are not surprising, some may raise their eyebrows when they see Youngstown, OH at the top of the chart and Toledo, OH in the top 10. In 2012, more than 1 million cubic yards of recycled dredge material was deposited in the development of the terminal.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. The time it would take to cook a meal consisting only of raw materials would be much too long for the busy lives of most Americans. This, however, does not take away its importance.