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FMI Issues the Q3-2013 Construction Outlook Report
The markets continue to shift, reducing annual Construction-Put-In-Place predictions to $909.6 billion, down nearly $4 billion from previous predictions. Early forecasts for 2014 show annual CPIP continues moderate growth of 7%, rising to $977 billion. Major market predictions include: Residential Construction — FMI continues to forecast traction in residential construction. However, the growth is expected…
October 19 “Secure Your ID” Day Event Now at Two Locations
Better Businesses Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina will hold its fall “Secure Your ID” Day event on Saturday, October 19, 2013. It will include document shredding, collection of computers and hard-drives for secure destruction, electric/electronics recycling and identity protection tips. Due to the increase in participation, the event will be held at two locations from…
FMI Release Q3 Non-Residential Construction Index
The NRCI score of 60.3 is a .2-point improvement over Q2. Although the numbers aren’t drastically rising, the sustainability and continuing upward movement is encouraging. This score remains the highest score for the NRCI index since Q1 2009. The index for the overall economy rose to 72 points and the combined index sentiment for economies…
Articulon Named Top 25 Triangle PR Firm
Articulon ranks among the Triangle area’s top 25 public relations firms as reported by the Triangle Business Journal. This is the eighth consecutive year Articulon has received this recognition. Cindy Stranad, APR founded the agency to offer expertise in public relations, brand messaging, design, social media and integrated marketing. “As a full service communications firm with a solutions…
Top 10 Things Learned
Check out my top ten memories and learning experiences from my first three months at Articulon. Rosetta Stone Needed. There is PR lingo (within each agency) that is not taught in college. Whether it is client names, web data-bases, charities, organizations, publications, or a type of coffee, there needs to be a Rosetta Stone for…