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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).

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Millionaire Sitt Invests $1 Million To Improve NYC Airport Infrastructure; Launches Global Gateway Alliance

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He explains, “For close to 50 years, our region’s airports were considered among the best in the country, but today, the very same airports that led the world in travel and exuded economic dominance are now considered among the worst.” Dan Glickman, Former Congressman and U.S.

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Business Report: Nebraska – Community Development Block Grant Funds Expansion in York

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The City of York will contribute $87,045 in CDBG Program Income funds for a total $355,000 CDBG award. Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west giving rail access to businesses. Due to this, truck sales and services are strong with Truck Center Companies, Sahling Kenworth, Good 2 Go Travel Center and many more.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. For years, the name Florida has been firmly associated with travel and tourism, and the state has enjoyed one of the world’s best known leisure brands. percent).”.

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Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective

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For developers and operators of senior living communities, the upper-income part of the market has the most potential for financial success but also the most options. The hotelier applied the business traveler model to a senior living prototype and began building them in communities across the U.S., It’s important, but it’s not enough.

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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

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There’s credit for the cost of training new employees and investing in low-income areas, plus provisions that allow small businesses easier entry into the program. percent are in the manufacturing sector and nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. Of those jobs, approximately 33.5 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS OFFERS ACCESS.

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North Dakota Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Agriculture Partnership in Assisting Community Expansion (Ag PACE): This program has been established to buy down the interest rate on loans to farmers who are investing in other nontraditional agriculture activities to supplement farm income. The total buy down amount per borrower may not exceed $20,000 per project or biennium.