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Jump in Environmental Reporting, More Capital into Commercial Real Estate

Jump in Environmental Reporting, More Capital into Commercial Real Estate

ESAs indicate serious intent to arrange financing for an acquisition or to recapitalize an asset: greatest in New York, N. California.

PolyOne, U of Dayton Collaborate on Advanced Materials Innovation Project

PolyOne, U of Dayton Collaborate on Advanced Materials Innovation Project

Project funded by Ohio Third Frontier, a technology-based econ. dev. initiative for open innovation, value chain dev., skilled talent pool.

Business News

U.S. Department of Commerce Anti-dumping Ruling Supports U.S. Manufacturers

DOC anti-dumping decision provides strong support for US manufacturers, ruling foreign competitors dumping products into US market.

SEIA President Addresses China’s Decision on U.S. Polysilicon Imports

SEIA President Addresses China’s Decision on U.S. Polysilicon Imports

Solar Energy Industries Association President expresses disappointment in China’s decision to escalate the U.S.-China solar trade conflict.

Automotive

Auto Industry: New-Car Sales Hold Steady at 14M Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate

Redesigns and introductions from nearly every manufacturer across all product categories have hit showrooms in the last few years.

PwC: U.S. Industrial Manufacturers Remain Largely Optimistic in Q2

PwC: U.S. Industrial Manufacturers Remain Largely Optimistic in Q2

U.S. industrial manufacturers' overall revenue projections remain positive; 87% planning operational spending increases in year ahead.

Mississippi Receives Competitive Grant from U.S. Department of Energy

Mississippi Receives Competitive Grant from U.S. Department of Energy

DOE investing $7.9M to assist 13 states in developing cost-saving, whole-building retrofit programs across a broad range of public facilities.

Plastics Manufacturing Leaders Converge on Capitol Hill to Save U.S. Jobs

Plastics Manufacturing Leaders Converge on Capitol Hill to Save U.S. Jobs

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association held meetings with members of Congress to focus on economic policies, energy, regulatory concerns.

Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace Leads Team to EAA AirVenture

Georgia Center of Innovation for Aerospace Leads Team to EAA AirVenture

Georgia is an aerospace powerhouse with more than 500 companies and $5.4 billion in international aerospace exports annually.

Five Factors Driving U.S. Industrial Real Estate Market’s Resurgence

Five Factors Driving U.S. Industrial Real Estate Market’s Resurgence

Jones Lang LaSalle sees industrial development and investment attracting interest from overseas firms.