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How To Select A Contractor For A Project

Construction Marketing

For example, if you are looking to build a commercial retail and office space, it would probably be a bad idea to hire a contractor with a home improvement license only. A budget and schedule compliance is a must. If you are in Houston, top on the list of commercial construction companies is Rise Construction. Conclusion.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” Lubbock’s diverse economy is based on manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale and retail trade services, as well as government, higher education and health care. LUBBOCK IS THE HUB CITY. percent from the third quarter of 2012.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Largest Cities (2011): Houston, 2,145,146; San Antonio, 1,359,758; Dallas, 1,223,229; Austin, 820,611; Fort Worth, 758,738. Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. TEXAS FAST FACTS. Population (2011 Est.): 25,674,681. Pipe Mill Coming To Bay City.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Fortune 500 oilfield services company Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston and plays a critical role in the Eagle Ford Shale. Medical, manufacturing, technology, retail and many other businesses continue to choose Waxahachie as their home. Retailers in Waxahachie have enjoyed success for decades and continue to prosper today.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The BNSF and Union Pacific railroads provide direct service to the Ports of Long Beach and Houston, as well as ports of entry at the Mexican and Canadian borders. In fact, the first established service is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2014 between the Port of Mobile and the Itawamba County Port in Fulton, Mississippi. A market of 5.2

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

Business Facilities

It is what has allowed the organization to attract the variety of businesses that make up their diverse economy—from technology to manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare and more. Section 5 is scheduled to be finished by June 2017. That’s 3,792 jobs, 6.35 Section 6 will join with I-465 in the years to follow.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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A relatively risk-free site, which helps to accelerate the development schedule for today’s fast-paced business environment. The facility is on schedule to be completed by early fall of 2019. “My Just a short drive from Houston in sprawling Harris County, Texas, the City of Tomball is a fast-growing, business-friendly city.

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