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Duke Energy Reaffirms Capital Investments in Renewables and Grid Projects to Deliver Cleaner Energy, Economic Growth

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Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today said that the company will continue advancing its ambitious clean energy goals without the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) by investing in renewables, battery storage, energy efficiency programs and grid projects. Duke Energy’s $56 billion capital investment plan will deliver significant customer benefits and create jobs at a time when policymakers at all…

A M King Mobilizes on Largest Avocado Ripening and Processing Facility in U.S.

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Carolinas-based integrated Design-Build firm A M King has begun construction of a 262,000-square-foot ripening and cold storage distribution center in Laredo, Texas for Mission Produce Inc., the world’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of Hass avocados. Recently, A M King designed and constructed a smaller-scale cold storage distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina for another…

32 Top Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring Job Applicants (And Determine If They Are Best Fit For the Position)

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A vacancy in your work team can bring on the pressure to find a highly-qualified replacement that can suitably fit the position. Can the right candidate be determined through just an interview?  In your search for a candidate, coming up with the top interview questions to ask matters a lot. Preparation and creativity are needed, not just by the…

Dominion Energy and Duke Energy Cancel the Atlantic Coast Pipeline

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Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced the cancelation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (“ACP”) due to ongoing delays and increasing cost uncertainty which threaten the economic viability of the project. Despite last month’s overwhelming 7-2 victory at the United States Supreme Court, which vindicated the project and decisions made by permitting agencies,…

Refresco Expands for Second Time in 2020 in Greenville County, S.C.

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The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) announced that Refresco, a global independent bottler for both retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, plans to expand operations for the second time in 2020 in Greenville County. The company’s multi-million-dollar investment is projected to create 40 new jobs. Founded in 1999 and among the world’s largest independent bottlers of…

DHG Webinar: How to Use Analytics to Emerge Stronger During Office Re-Entry

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has tested all organizations on their flexibility to adapt to unprecedented circumstances. Now safely re-entering the workplace has become a top priority for business leaders and employees. DHG has developed a risk analytics platform to assist in the decision making process around emergence strategies. Our innovative team leaders will share DHG’s…

Centene To Establish New East Coast Headquarters In Charlotte

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Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) today announced that it will establish an East Coast headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, after completing a comprehensive evaluation process. The company will begin construction on the new campus in August and plans to create  6,000 new jobs and invest $1 billion in the Charlotte community over time. “Charlotte has great talent, excellent infrastructure and a real…

Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Modestly in May, Says ABC

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WASHINGTON, July 1, 2020 — National nonresidential construction spending declined 0.9% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, spending totaled $812.5 billion for the month. Private nonresidential spending declined 2.4% in May and public nonresidential construction spending increased…

Establishing Relationships that Build an Inclusive Industry

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The latest edition of CAGC’s podcast series features Patrice Gilmore, National Supplier Diversity Lead for DPR Construction and President of United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC). Gilmore discusses what connections and relationships can do to grow and strengthen minority-owned businesses. She also discusses opportunities for our member companies to work together in mentoring relationships.  Listen in!