Mary Ellen
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New Report Notes Venture Capital Values Real Estate Tech
Crowdfunding and curated web are emerging trends examined in a research report from RE:Tech.
Sustainability Initiatives Can Drive Corporate Revenue Growth and Innovation
Sustainability innovation is powering business growth: Between 2010 and 2013, revenues from company-defined portfolios of sustainable products and services grew by 91%, according to a new study from The Conference Board.
MOTIVE Launches Real Estate Tech Accelerator In Dallas
MOTIVE, the Southwest’s only real estate technology-focused accelerator, kicked-off in Dallas with a roster of backers, and an inaugural class scheduled for Fall 2015.
Inroads For IoT Deployment, According To Recent Survey
Nearly a third of the businesses surveyed by Strategy Analytics have begun limited Internet of Things deployment.
Brown & Root To Establish Corporate HQ In Baton Rouge
Brown & Root will establish its corporate headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with the Brown & Root executive team moving from Houston.
Port Everglades Expansion Wins Army Corps Approval
A plan to deepen and widen Florida’s Port Everglades has won a key approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, clearing the way for the port to seek Congressional funding for a project that would generate thousands of jobs and maintain the region's leading position in international trade.
Three Tech Trends Impacting Real Estate Use
An expert CBRE highlights three technology trends reshaping the way people will use real estate in the future.
Will 2015 Be The Best Year of the Decade for CRE?
A new report from NAIOP indicates 2014 was best year for commercial real estate development since 2007; projections indicate 2015 will be the best year of the decade.
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors to Invest $55 Million, Create 325 Jobs In Chattanooga
Yanfeng, the world’s largest automotive interiors supplier, will invest $55 million in the company’s fourth U.S. facility and create 325 new jobs in Chattanooga, TN.
CCIMs Expect International Investment to Grow Substantially
Due to increased demand, international investment in U.S. commercial real estate is surging beyond primary markets, according to the CCIM Institute.
Access Finance Indexes Using SnapRates App From DTZ
This app provides timely interest rate data for real estate professionals
in an easy to access format.
Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate 2015-16
Demographic shifts – the impact of retiring Baby Boomers and the rise of the Millennial generation – will likely have the most significant impact on real estate near- and long-term, according to The Counselors of Real Estate’s official CRE® 2015-16 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate.
CRE Teams Face Significant Structural Change
An infographic from JLL's latest Global CRE Trends report identifies four fundamental themes that characterize the challenge for CRE leaders and their teams: centralization, integration, expectation and outsourcing.
Commercial PACE Financing: Utah Latest State To Approve A Program
C-PACE allows property owners to design and pay for efficiency improvements with no upfront costs while maintaining their credit capacity.
Techo-Bloc To Invest $34M, Create 85 Jobs in Waterloo, IN
Techno-Bloc, a manufacturer of high-end paving stones and patio blocks, will locate its first Indiana facility in Waterloo, IN, creating up to 85 new jobs by 2018.
Tilson Expands Indiana HQ, Creating 245 New Jobs
Tilson will invest $1.55 million to renovate and expand its current headquarters in Greenwood, IN, creating up to 245 new jobs by 2020.
Commercial Real Estate Forecast 2015
National office vacancy rates are forecast to slightly decrease 0.1% over the coming year as the demand for office space slowly improves, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) quarterly commercial real estate forecast.
New Data And Analytics Platform Offers Holistic View
The new data and analytics platform integrates corporate real estate data with sales, workforce, finance, economic data to offer a holistic view.
AZZ To Build “Greenfield” Galvanizing Services Plant in Reno, NV
AZZ incorporated will build a new hot-dip galvanizing plant on a 25-acre site located in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center east of Sparks, Nevada. The Reno plant will be an environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art, 50,000-square foot facility.
RealNex Launches Commercial Real Estate Portal
Commercial real estate technology company RealNex has launched an interactive web-based hub for quick access to tools and services.
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: City of Fontana – Open for Business
From agriculture to steel, from healthcare to transportation, Fontana is an economic powerhouse. Due to its geographic location, Fontana has become a vital hub for the supply chain linking suppliers to businesses to consumers throughout the world.