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Commercial Construction Highs and Lows of 2011

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As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. It was optimistic and certainly gave us a lot of commercial construction news to talk about around the water cooler. I was wrong.

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Contractor Marketing That Works: How Can It be a Happy New Year.

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In the post-Christmas headlines, turns out Santa will actually lease out reindeer this year to make ends meet. As a result, Blitzen has formed a hostile Union (I never trusted him anyway; sounded like a Commie name) Elves are marching at the Pole, demanding pay during the off-season. Follow us on Facebook. Newer Post.

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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percent are in manufacturing, while nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. Richelieu has leased a 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and plans to employ 115 people. The north–south thoroughfares US Route 45 and Illinois Route 83 offer easy access to other Chicago metro communities. Of those jobs, 33.5

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BUSINESS REPORT: Carolinas Put Out A Welcome Mat for Business from Far East

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This is the optimum time for us to pay attention,” Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt said during a conference call. South Carolina has the right business environment for us and has the skilled workforce we need. Department store retailer Belk Inc. plans to locate a new eCommerce distribution and fulfillment center in Union County.

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

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. With I-85 dissecting the county running north-south, US Route 58 dissecting the county running east-west and I-95 about five miles east of the county, transportation is accessible and efficient.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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We at Lotte Chemical are very proud of this project, as it represents a significant investment for us. There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. Generally these sites are leased.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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In 2011, Emerson leased 18,000 square feet of space at the Sawgrass International Corporate Park with the option for an additional 9,500 square feet. Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. The expansion made room for 20 new employees, which brought its total employment in Sunrise to more than 70.

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