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Japanese Manufacturer to Build 1 MSF Hub in KC Area
Kubota Tractor Corp. plans to locate its North American distribution hub on 203 acres near the company’s current leased facility in Edgerton, Kan.
CPE’s 2017 Distinguished Achievement Awards: The Judges’ Thoughts
The expert team of judges who determined this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award winners share their thoughts about the trends they saw among the submissions they reviewed.
Economy Watch Weekly: Strong Holiday Season Ahead for Retailers
Following a 1.6 percent increase in retail and food services sales for the month, Deloitte analysts also expect retailers to have a strong 2017 holiday season. Economy Editor Dees Stribling talks all things retail, for the week ending Oct. 13, 2017.
Largest Michigan Solar Park Begins Commercial Operation
The 200,000-panel array broke ground in 2016 and is spread across more than 250 acres. The facility is estimated to produce sufficient clean energy to power 11,000 homes.
Economy Watch Weekly: Hurricanes’ Impact on US Job Market
Total employment was down in September, with the steepest decline in the food services and drinking places sector. Economy Editor Dees Stribling has the details on the latest jobs report, for the week ending Oct. 6, 2017.
Nashville Airport Unveils Plan for $1.2B Upgrades
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority and Mayor Megan Barry revealed the final design of BNA Vision, the expansion plan for Nashville International Airport.
Economy Watch Weekly: The Most Overvalued US Markets
It’s been 10 years since the last housing bubble, are certain residential markets in danger of overheating? Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the latest UBS Global Real Estate Index, which points to several troubled metros.
Alliant Energy Corp. Acquires 300MW Wind Project in Iowa
The wind facility consists of 100 to 150 slow-spinning wind turbines spread across 30,000 acres that will produce enough electricity to power nearly 102,000 U.S. homes.
Economy Watch Weekly: Consumers Concerned by Storms’ Impact
Economy Editor Dees Stribling discusses the recent hurricanes’ effect on U.S. consumers outlook for the economy, for the week ending Sept. 22, 2017.
Dubai Picks Team for $3.9B Solar Project
A consortium led by Shanghai Electric and ACWA Power will build the 700-megawatt fourth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, touted as the largest facility of its kind.