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Local Governments Move In On Retail Vacancies

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In addition, dynamic pop-up, cultural, artistic or community-oriented programming aligned with these goals will be encouraged to ensure that the space functions as a vibrant asset and experience for residents and visitors,” according to the statement. has hiked the normal commercial property tax rate on vacant property from between $1.65

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

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Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. Philadelphia.

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Details Revealed About New Walmart HQ In Arkansas

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Amazon created massive interest and a lot of PR when it announced it was looking for a second HQ, and many cities scrambled to to considered, some even offering billions in tax credits. Amazon eventually chose Long Island City in New York and Arlington, Virginia. Our goal was not to extract things from the community,” he said.

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