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Hubbell Lighting Introduces SpectraClean™ 254 Germicidal Lighting Solutions

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Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today it has launched a series of ultraviolet (“UVC”) germicidal lighting solutions for the commercial lighting marketplace. SpectraClean™ 254 is an expansion of Hubbell Lighting’s award-winning SpectraClean portfolio, which launched in 2019 with 405 nanometer (“nm”) solutions. The portfolio features a series of luminaires that leverage developments in the disciplines of…

The Evolution of the Warehouse: Trends in Technology, Design, Development and Delivery

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The built environment is experiencing an unparalleled automated revolution across all commercial real estate asset classes, according to “The Evolution of the Warehouse: Trends in Technology, Design, Development and Delivery,” a new report published by the NAIOP Research Foundation.  The report was authored by Steve Weikal, lecturer, researcher and CRE Tech lead, MIT Real Estate…

2020 Presidential Candidates’ Tax Proposals

by David M. McCallum, Nexsen Pruet on

Election Day is less than a month away. Will there be a “blue wave?” Will Republicans maintain control of the Presidency and the Senate? Who knows? But, at a high level, we can compare what tax policies may be implemented in 2021 (or shortly thereafter) based on the 2020 election results. President Trump’s tax policies…

EDPNC Ranks as Top Economic Development Organization

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Site selection consultants view the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) as the best state-level economic development organization in the country, according to a new survey of U.S. corporate executives and location advisors. Conducted by Development Counsellors International (DCI) every three years, the “Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing” survey was released this week…

Gastonia City Council Approves Three Milestone Economic Development Projects

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The Gastonia City Council approved three economic development agreements at its October 6 meeting with a potential for private investment worth $96 million. “These projects have been in the making for many years and are now coming to fruition with the hard work of our City Council, City staff, investors, and community partners,” said Mayor…

NAIOP Coronavirus Impact Survey: Deal Activity Increases but Rent Relief Requests Also Rise

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 In NAIOP’s sixth monthly survey tracking the effects of the pandemic on the commercial real estate industry, respondents reported continued gradual improvement in deal activity, but also reported more tenants seeking rent relief, particularly in the office sector.  The survey was completed by 203 NAIOP members between September 15 – 18, 2020. Respondents represent a…

Top 5 Customer Experience Metrics to Grow Your Business

by Wendy Dessler on

When selling a product or service, the user is one of your most important assets. Their input is vital to ensure continued satisfaction and buyer loyalty. The customer experience (CX) is multifaceted, meaning approaches from all angles are needed.  Key performance indicators allow a company to see if it’s achieving all the key goals set…

Duke Energy Unveils Sweeping Clean Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan at Inaugural ESG Day

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Duke Energy today announced an extensive expansion of its clean energy and emissions reduction plans to significantly increase the company’s carbon and methane reductions, coal plant retirements and renewable energy generation goals. The sweeping plans were announced at the company’s inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) day. The virtual investor event featured Duke Energy’s senior…

Construction Partners, Inc. Completes North Carolina Acquisition

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Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) (the “Company”), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across five southeastern states, today announced that it has acquired Riley Paving, Inc., an asphalt and paving contractor based in Carthage, North Carolina. Among other things, the acquisition adds four hot-mix asphalt plants in central North Carolina,…