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Emergent BioSolutions to Expand Baltimore Manufacturing Facility, Create 158 New Jobs
Emergent BioSolutions is expanding one of its two Baltimore manufacturing facilities. And the state of Maryland is helping the biopharmaceutical company with a $2 million conditional loan from the Department of Business and Economic Development’s Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund.
Economy Watch: The Long-Term Loss of Retail Jobs
Retail hiring hasn’t been a part of the recovery.
Boston Properties, Home Properties Reduce D.C.-Area Apartment Portfolios
Investors continue to show a lot of interest in the Washington, D.C. apartment market. Last week, it was revealed that three more apartment communities in the area have changed hands this winter or are under contract to change hands.
CBRE Closes $9M Sale of Kennebec Distribution Center to Meritex
CBRE has recently announced the sale of Kennebec Distribution Center in Eagan, Minnesota, to Minneapolis-based Meritex Enterprises, Inc., at a cost of $9.2 million.
LGI Homes Acquires Parcel No. 3 of Luckey Ranch Master-Planned Community
Texas-based builder of housing developments LGI Homes has acquired recently 239 acres of residential land at the Luckey Ranch master-planned community in San Antonio. The seller was Kalikow Group on behalf of KEP Luckey Ranch Global Associates and the sale price remains undisclosed.
Blackstone Sells Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
A new owner has emerged for Waikoloa Beach Marriott, a 555-key resort hotel located on the shore of Anaeho’omalu Bay, on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast.
Starwood Hotels Achieves a Green First in Stamford, Conn.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has made it a habit of thinking green for years and now its commitment to sustainability has brought the global hotel and leisure company a top accolade.
Old School Gets New Life as Affordable Housing
A former school in Cincinnati’s West End is getting a new chance at life. The old George E. Sands School will be renovated and redeveloped into affordable housing for seniors.
RadioShack Goes Bust, Sprint Moves in for the Kill
One retailer’s misfortune is another retailer’s fortune. Why, you ask? Read on.
Dayton Scores High for Lifestyle, Affordability: Study
The city of Dayton is one of the best affordable places to live in the United States. Livability.com has placed the Gem City at number two on its recently released list of Best Affordable Places to Live. Only Round Rock, in Texas, is ranked higher.