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Perimeter Mixed-Use Project Near Atlanta is Rejected
June 18, 2008 - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Perimeter area project, which would have added a mix of apartments, offices, retail shops and an eight-story hotel as well as more than 850 cars per hour, was rejected by the Sandy Springs City Council.
$10M Entryway to Open Doors at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts
June 18, 2008 - Source: Boston Business Journal
The Fenway Entrance will open this Friday after being closed for nearly three decades.
N.J. Officials Sue Developer Over School Building Project
June 18, 2008 - Source: The Star-Ledger
The suit seeks more than $6.5 million in damages stemming from allegations that the Gilbane Building Company failed to alert state officials about mold at the site of a Neptune school building project.
Diversity a Major Factor in Comcast Tower Construction
June 18, 2008 - Source: Philadelphia Business Journal
Developer Advantage Contracting was experienced as well as minority-owned.
In Homestead, Rising Development Tides Don't Lift All Boats
June 18, 2008 - Source: Miami Herald
On the eastern edge of town, there are major new commercial ventures including big-box stores, a 14-screen movie theater, and a nearly 400,000 square-foot retail center under construction, but Homestead's quaint, quiet downtown district has yet to feel an economic boost.
Crowne Plaza to Fly Flag in Downtown Orlando
June 17, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The owner of the 227-room Lexington Orlando CityPlace hotel has inked a 10-year license agreement to operate the property under the Crowne name.
N.J. Hospital Receives "Extraordinary" $30M Gift
June 17, 2008 - Source: The Record
Real estate and investment firm magnate David F. Bolger donated the funds to The Valley Hospital.
Surf Retailer Plans Pair of New Shops in O.C.
June 17, 2008 - Source: Orange County Register
Jack's Surfboards will open two new stores in San Clemente and Irvine.
Breakers Palm Beach Resort to Occupy Former Governors Club
June 17, 2008 - Source: South Florida Business Journal
The resort will be located in the 421,759 square-foot Phillips Point building in downtown West Palm Beach, which is ranked by the South Florida Business Journal as the largest local office building and the ninth largest in South Florida.
Pharmaceutical Firm Doubles Cambridge Space
June 16, 2008 - Source: Boston Globe
Acceleron Pharma, which develops tissue-growth therapeutics, will now occupy 75,000 square feet as it grows its head count.
JGB, Scheer Team Up to Create $100M Real Estate Fund
June 16, 2008 - Source: Washington Business Journal
The Greater Washington Life Sciences Fund will pursue $300 million in market investments.
Demolition Imminent for Hapeville Ford Plant
June 16, 2008 - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Atlanta-area plant is being destroyed to make way for a redevelopment of the 122-acre site next to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Development May Threaten Miami River Businesses
June 16, 2008 - Source: South Florida Business Journal
Maritime businesses are concerned that the Miami City Commission could strip zoning protections in the area.
Panel to Find Owner for Maryland Hospitals
June 13, 2008 - Source: Washington Post
State and local leaders met this week to swear in the new seven-member group.
Pennsylvania Firm Closing Distribution Center
June 13, 2008 - Source: Philadelphia Business Journal
GSI Commerce, which is based in King of Prussia, will close its Portland, Tenn. retail and distribution center on Sept. 30.
BMW Expands N.J. Headquarters
June 13, 2008 - Source: Auto Spectator
The new $100 million addition represents one of the automaker's largest U.S. investments since the inception of its U.S. subsidiary 33 years ago.
Miami Airport Costs Soar Above Budget
June 13, 2008 - Source: Miami Herald
Construction costs on the international airport could spike another $100 million -- surpassing the existing $6.2 billion budget.
Mass. Mixed-Use Project to Create 2,000 Jobs
June 13, 2008 - Source: Boston Business Journal
Patriot Place, a 1.3 million-square-foot retail and hotel facility in Foxborough, is being backed by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Hyatt Hotel in Dulles Changes Hands to the Tune of $78M
June 12, 2008 - Source: Washington Business Journal
Annapolis-based Thayer Lodging Group purchased the Hyatt Hotel Washington Dulles International Airport from Ashford Hospitality Trust.
Atlanta Firm Acquires S.D. Construction Company
June 12, 2008 - Source: San Diego Business Journal
Barnhart Construction, the city's largest builder and construction manager, has been purchased by Heery International.
Expansion on Tap for Delaware's Only Pediatric Hospital
June 12, 2008 - Source: The News Journal
The Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is planning a facelift that will cost between $170 and $200 million.
Florida Hospital Buys 100-Acre Plot for Possible Future Hospital Site
June 12, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The acreage near Lake Nona has been rezoned to allow hospital use.
Broward Officials Green-Light Convention Hotel
June 12, 2008 - Source: Miami Herald
Commissioners also voted to subsidize the planned Hilton's marketing efforts if necessary.
Gutierrez to Expand at Wayside Location
June 11, 2008 - Source: Boston Business Journal
The real estate developer has secured a $12.6 million loan to expand the Burlington, Mass., property by 80,000 square feet.
Atlantic City Casinos See Uptick in Revenue
June 11, 2008 - Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
During the month of May, the city's 11 gambling halls took in $415.3 million, a 1.6 percent jump from a year earlier.
 

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Financial Market Update: After the Bell -Friday, Oct. 10
October 10, 2008
By Dees Stribling, Contributing Editor -- Investors usually pay lip service to long-term investing, but in times of crisis the reality is sell - everything - now! Panic was the order of the day on Wall Street, which saw the...

Federal Capital Partners Closes $230M Fund, Will Seek Debt Investments
October 10, 2008
By Gail Kalinoski, Contributing Editor -- Armed with a $230 million private equity fund that could allow up to $900 million in investments, Federal Capital Partners said it would continue to seek deals on value-added assets, but would also move...

HFF Arranges $97M Refi for Industrial Portfolio
October 10, 2008
By Coreen Bailor, Research Editor -- The Dallas office of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P. has secured $97.5 million in refinancing for a seven-property industrial portfolio comprising 2.2 million square feet in Florida, New Jersey, Oregon and Texas. The cluster of...

D.C. Office Market Flat Despite Financial Chaos: Report
October 10, 2008
By Elena Gontar, Staff Writer -- The modest second quarter growth rates experienced in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia evaporated in the third quarter, according to a CB Richard Ellis Inc. report. The entire region saw an essentially flat market...

Fed, Central Banks Cut Rates
October 08, 2008
By Tom Dworetzky, News Editor -- The Federal Reserve has cut its key rate from 2 percent to 1.5 percent. The response, an effort to stem mounting losses in the markets around the world, is part of a move that...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Are Recruiters Effective?
October 10, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Sourcing tier one talent is an issue for all businesses. I was recently asked if recruiters are effective, or if they're worth the investment. Since my firm has a talent management practice which...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Partisan Politics Not Always Bad
October 03, 2008
The truth about partisan politics is that contrary to public opinion, it's not always a bad thing. Likewise, bipartisan efforts don't always reflect altruistic behavior and selfless acts. From my perspective, it isn't necessarily the stance you take, but rather...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Facing Up to Rogue CEOs
September 26, 2008
By: Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Rogue CEOs. Given the recent failures of banks and financial institutions previously thought to be untouchable, there has been a tremendous amount of justifiable venom being spewed at the CEOs of these firms....

When to Consider Corporate Restructuring
September 19, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Times are tough, and they're likely to get tougher, so my question is this; Should you, or should you not, consider a move toward corporate re-engineering? Whether directly or indirectly, your business will...

Expectation Alignment Key to 'Promise Management'
September 05, 2008
by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --The art and science behind making commitments and managing expectations has always been a critical skill set for senior executives and entrepreneurs to master. In fact, understanding how to come out on the...