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Civil Rights Transportation Symposium Scholarship
In celebration of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s 3rd Annual Civil Rights Transportation Symposium, (3) Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to (3) individual students currently enrolled in a post high school education focusing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) related fields. The Civil Rights Transportation Symposium Scholarship focuses on broadening the number of individuals in the management
U.S. Ports Warn that Tax Bill May Raise Project Costs
According an article in The Maritime Executive, The American Association of Port Authorities is worried that Congress’ ongoing tax reform plans could have a profound effect on financing for port infrastructure projects.
The House version of the Republican tax reform package – which was approved by the full House this week – would eliminate this exemption, which currently covers about
What to Expect from Frank Jackson's Fourth Term
As written by Cleveland Crain's reporter, Jay Miller
Frank Jackson says campaigning for his fourth term as mayor of Cleveland this fall convinced him that he made the right decision to run again."
Frank Jackson says campaigning for his fourth term as mayor of Cleveland this fall convinced him that he made the right decision to run again.
While
Highmark Health has Plans to Build 160-bed hospital in Pine Township
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's reporter Steve Twedt
Our intention was to push care out to the community,” said Cynthia Hundorfean, president and CEO of Highmark Health’s Allegheny Health Network care provider system."
Senator Brown and Rep. Ryan to Introduce Plan to Save Pension Funds
By Jack Torry, The Columbus Dispatch on Senator Sherrod Brown and Rep. Tim Ryan efforts on trying to save the current pension funds.
Sen. Sherrod Brown plans to introduce a bill as early as this week that he says will guarantee thousands of retirees in Ohio receive the pensions they originally were promised."
Ian H. Frank Named Chair of Construction Practice at Frantz Ward
Article from Cheryl Hanley, Director of Marketing/Business Development, Frank Ward LLP
Frantz Ward LLP is pleased to announce that partner Ian H. Frank has been named Chair of the firm’s nationally-ranked Construction Practice Group, a robust group of nearly a dozen attorneys devoted solely to the construction industry."
Euclid Warehouse to Become Next Home for Amazon
By Stan Bullard, reporter for Crain's Cleveland Business
Marking the transition of a huge property from traditional retail to e-commerce, Amazon announced on Thursday, Sept. 28, that it has agreed to lease a 1.7million-square-foot fulfillment center that will be constructed on the site of long-distressed Euclid Square Mall.
Investment in the property is expected to exceed $175
Tax Reform Framework Released
From the website of Ciuni & Panichi, Inc. (Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors)
The Trump Administration, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Senate Committee on Finance released a framework for tax reform yesterday that they hope will be enacted by year-end."
CEA Endorses Frank Jackson for Mayor
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES
FRANK JACKSON FOR CLEVELAND MAYOR
Mayor Frank Jackson has been good for the City of Cleveland. He has provided fiscal stability for the city throughout his 12-year tenure by careful and sound management. He steered us successfully through difficult economic times, and found ways to preserve essential services while keeping balanced budgets and instituting strict financial