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Former Cook County Hospital in Chicago gets new chapter

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Despite being so highly regarded and well known, the hospital’s future remained undecided—even in 2006, when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. But thanks to ultra-strong efforts by Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois, the Cook County Board of Commissioners’ plan to demolish the historic hospital was overturned.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Enjoy local shops, restaurants and events in Henderson’s historic downtown core: the Water Street District. percent over 2016’s figure, and direct taxes from commercial gaming passed the $9 billion mark. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. Photo: Visit Henderson).

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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The state’s favorable business tax structure, government policies and competitive costs make planning for future growth easy. percent in March 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. From the July/August 2017 Issue . You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Embrace diversity and inclusion.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

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The project’s location crosses a superfund site, which made special drainage measures–such as realigning the groundwater remediation system while ensuring the treatment facility experienced no downtime. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

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

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By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. Among a number of benefits, this allows Brunswick County to provide industries fully developed shovel-ready sites at low or no cost. On the historic Meherrin River many find canoeing and kayaking relaxing. supply chain.

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Less Is More In New England

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percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9

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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

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Foxconn, best known for making Apple’s iPhones, during the summer announced plans to build a plant in the southeast corner of Wisconsin that could employ up to 13,000 people. The tax credit program has helped preserve historic buildings and grow local economies in the five communities where the credit is applicable: Aurora, East St.