Passero Associates Named to Inc. 500/5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies List
ROCHESTER, N.Y. and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ --For the first time in the firm's 38-year history, Passero Associates has been named to Inc. Magazine's 500/5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Passero ranked #3235 overall and #59 among enginee
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Air Quality Action Day Forecast for Five Pennsylvania Regions
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast an air quality action day for Tuesday, Aug. 31, in all five forecasting regions of Pennsylvania.
The air quality forecast predicts Tuesday will be co
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Top Officials Herald New Campus for National Cancer Institute
Governor O'Malley to Lead Dignitaries at Shady Grove Groundbreaking
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A $200 million satellite campus for the National Cancer Institute will get its official start in Rockville September 1, with elected leaders saluting the initiative and the collabo
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Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn Sponsor Rebuilding Dreams Together - The National Rebuilding Project to Help Homeowners in Need
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn have teamed up with Rebuilding Together, the signature cause of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), to help homeowners in need through the Rebuilding Dreams Together project. The public vote decides which
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Open House Helps Veterans Find Careers in Construction
Program shows military veterans what it takes to gain entry into the building trades
ADDISON, Ill., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Military veterans in Northeastern Illinois are invited to a free Open House to learn about careers in the Bricklaying, Tuck Pointing, Tile Setting and Plastering tra
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Behringer Harvard and CT Realty Investors Expand Southern California Industrial Portfolio
DALLAS and ONTARIO, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Behringer Harvard and CT Realty Investors announced today their joint investment in Archibald Business Center, a high-quality corporate headquarters and industrial warehouse facility comprising 231,444 square feet. The Archibald Business Center is
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DEP Approves General Permit for Regulated Fill Project in Palmerton
Former Zinc Plant Will be Prepared for Future Development
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection today granted approval to Phase III Environmental of Lehighton for the beneficial use, controlled placement and monitoring of regulated fill at the
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Polu Kai Services Named to Prestigious Inc. 500|5000 for Second Consecutive Year
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Polu Kai Services, a growing provider of construction services and environmental services, announced today that the company was named to the 2010 Inc.500|5000 list for a second consecutive year. The Inc. 500, published annually by Inc. magazine, repre
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Receives LEED Gold Certification for Culver City Lot Office Project
CULVER CITY, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that it has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification for the studio's Lot and Office Transformation (LOT) Project by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The
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The Fed's Remaining Tools That Could Boost The Economy
Even though most of its heavy arsenal already depleted, the Federal Reserve still has some bullets left. As the Fed moves into uncharted territory, though, there is some unease as to whether it has enough firepower. See the following article from HousingWire for more on this.
Federal Reserve Chairman...
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Housing And Credit Are Barometers Of Economy Recovery
Investors looking for a barometer of US economic recovery and stock market health, should pay close attention to the direction of housing prices and credit accessibility. Meanwhile, stricter oversight and plunging interest rates have left banks reluctant to lend, offsetting efforts of American companies...
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Commercial Property Market Shows Signs Of Strength
Commercial real estate was expected to be the next segment of the real estate market to crash, however, it has actually showed unexpected signs of strength. Boosted by increased demand for office space, sales of commercial properties awoke last month from a long slumber. See the following article from...
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US Real Estate Setting The Wrong Type Of Records
Most people have become accustomed to announcements relating to the real estate market being bad, and the latest round of reports leave little to be excited about. As a result of this supply glut, prices are forecast to continue their slide into 2012, potentially derailing broader economic recovery...
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Pros And Cons Of Using Outright For Small Business Accounting
Free, easy to use and with low-cost filing features, Outright accounting software can provide small businesses with a quick way to map out sales, expenses and potential tax exposure. At the same time, the program’s limited functionality prohibits it from being useful for larger businesses and...
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Decline In Capital Spending Hurts Economic Outlook
This week’s report on jobless claims, albeit slightly positive, instills little confidence in those who fear a double dip recession. Whether it’s a short term blip or a precursor to a positive long term trend, analysts remain concerned that it won’t be enough to sustain a recovery...
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Turner Building Cost Index Unchanged From Second Quarter 2010 and 13.16% Below Its 2008 Peak
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company announced that the Third Quarter 2010 Turner Building Cost Index remains unchanged from the second quarter of 2010. The Turner Building Cost Index measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States. &#
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Turner Completes Sixteen K-12 School Projects in Time for Start of the 2010 Fall Semester in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company, the nation's largest builder of education facilities, has completed sixteen K-12 school projects to serve more than 12,450 students in time for the start of the 2010 school year in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
These school projects
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Discount Two-Way Radio Releases Guide Aimed at Resolving Common Issues with Motorola, RCA, Kenwood and Other Professional Two-Way Radio Systems
HARBOR CITY, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- To help companies reduce costly repair fees, prevent productivity loss, and maintain a safe workplace environment, the premier provider of radio communication systems for both government and business, Discount Two-Way Radio, has released two tutorials des
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Dynamic Ventures Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary Bundled Builder is awarded a $1 million management contract to provide affordable Eco-friendly homes and commercial properties
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Dynamic Ventures Corporation (OTCBB: DYNV) Bundled Builder Solutions was awarded a $1,000,000 contract to its Native American Division for construction costs and construction management services to build homes for the Jicarilla Apache Nation in Dulce,
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Huntsman Announces Third Quarter 2010 Common Dividend
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced that the company's board of directors has declared a $0.10 per share cash dividend on its common stock.
The dividend is payable on September 30, 2010, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2010
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