Construction spending rises in November led by housing gains
U S construction outlays rose 0.3 percent in November to an annual $843.2 billion, marking a third straight monthly gain driven by a 0.9 percent jump in residential construction to a record $421.1 billion. Government construction also rose 1.5 percent to $207.9 billion as housing strengthens amid low mortgage rates and a recovering economy.
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New Rolls-Royce Phantom Debuts After BMW Buyout
BMW unveils the Phantom, a 19 foot 6.8 liter V-12 luxury car priced at 333000 dollars. Chief designer Ian Cameron hails a 120 percent car as Rolls-Royce readies a Detroit Auto Show close-up and a target to sell about 1000 annually, 400 in the United States.
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Liberty Development eyes 80 acre site near JVS Pittsfield
Cleveland firm Liberty Development Co plans commercial use for 80 acre parcel at state Routes 58 and 20 across from the joint vocational school. Tom Kuluris says tenants sought and site is under served. City officials report no annexation or formal plans yet. Contact person listed.
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Rob DiSpirito
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Midway Market Square plaza sells for 24 million
Visconsi Midway Ltd of Pepper Pike sold the Midway Market Square shopping plaza near West River Road for 24 million dollars to New Plan of Midway Inc of New York. The 28 acre site includes Giant Eagle and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Target and Home Depot were not in the parcels sold.
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Lorain County
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Bush launches Spanish language site to reach Hispanic business owners
The Bush administration unveils a Spanish language Web site to help 1.2 million Hispanic owned businesses access government grants trade and tech information. Commerce Secretary Don Evans calls it a sign of presidential outreach ahead of the 2004 re election campaign.
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Ptech Inc Struggles After Terrorism Investigation
In Quincy Massachusetts Ptech Inc faces a quiet but troubling period after a federal raid. Seventeen of twenty seven workers have been laid off and four employees of Middle Eastern descent saw their bank accounts canceled without explanation. CEO Oussama Ziade describes the impact as stifling dreams while investors and staff navigate the scrutiny linked to funding networks tied to groups under investigation.
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