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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The health of this industry is a vital economic indicator since sales tend to be driven by personal income, consumer confidence and interest rates. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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2012….A World That Keeps On Pushin’ Us Around

Constructonomics

I looked all over for some positive construction industry forecasts for 2012 and well, I didn’t really find any. As companies hire more people they are going to need more office space to work and more hotels for travel. As consumers make more money they’ll need more retail space for shopping and bowling alleys etc.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

The hospitality industry is no stranger to the term largely because of the increased desirability of green destinations among consumers. Both consumers and the corporate sector with respect to business and travel events are putting more pressure on owners and developers than ever before to become more eco-friendly.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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Indiana may be known as the Crossroads of America, but the aptly named Hoosier state connects far more than travelers criss-crossing through the state’s network of interstate highways. When several of our industries were considering major expansions, they became even more involved in the program,” said Plump. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 By Dominique Cantelme. percent).”.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.