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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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RHODE ISLAND THINKS BIG. Rhode Island has set its sights on becoming a top hub of innovation. Companies such as GE Digital, Finlays, Richard Branson’s Virgin Pulse and Johnson & Johnson already are establishing innovation labs and offices in Rhode Island, creating hundreds of new jobs.

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Construction Data Company blog: Lots of useful information

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On the private side, look for office and retail construction to see significant increases and on the public side there should be a jump in educational and healthcare construction. Construction companies would be smart to either team up with local community colleges to host programs or start programs of their own.

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Keys to Self-Storage Project Savings

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The three-story, climate-controlled, self-storage location features more than 10 storage unit size options, and also includes both and office and retail space. Section In the Office. Fill out the form on this page to download this case study. . Business Management. Promote to rotator No. Main Image. Sponsored by. cost savings.

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Less Is More In New England

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The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training reported that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April 2017 was 4.3 Waterstone Retail of Needham, MA has a 500,000-square-foot center underway with Phase 1 now open and Phase 2 approved by the city. City Hall offices will be expanded into the Annex.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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The University of Illinois’ Top 5 College of Engineering and NCSA are key partners in the Digital Lab, with William King, an Abel Bliss Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, serving as the Digital Lab’s Chief Technical Officer. Major national retailers include Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers and Kroger.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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While nobody will be surprised to see bucolic or rustic locales like Hawaii, Vermont, Idaho and Montana on this list, kudos to Rhode Island, Connecticut and Delaware for laying down a marker proclaiming that growth and green energy are not incompatible. in nearly 30 years.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Companies that manufacture or produce a product in New Mexico, non-retail service companies that export a substantial percentage of services out of state (50 percent+ of revenues and/or customer base) and certain green industries are eligible. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail).

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