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This just in......Virginia is not only for Lovers, but for Business! For the 17th year in a row, CNBC releases their Top States for Business, with the top five slots going to: 1. Virginia 2. North Carolina 3. Texas 4. Georgia 5. Florida The competition and due diligence for these rankings is tough, so congrats to the top five! Scott Cohn, creator of this ranking in 2007, reveals that his team dug into more metrics this year than ever before - in fact, CNBC's team reviewed 128 metrics in 10 categories of competitiveness. Fun fact, our Development Counsellors International team worked with the Site Selectors Guild to provide site readiness data for the highest weighted category of infrastructure this year. Have a look at where your state ranked, and the methodology behind the why, here:

👊 Hundreds of pool pros have already shared their thoughts in Skimmer’s 2025 State of Pool Service survey, and we’re seeing some interesting trends emerge in the responses. ✅ So far, 59% have said that they’re forecasting to bring in more revenue in 2024 than they did in 2023. Additionally, the vast majority (85%!) of respondents are expecting to continue that trend and bring in more revenue in 2025 than in 2024. ✅ 53% of respondents have said that their 2024 growth was due to finding internal efficiencies. This beat out more aggressive growth tactics like expanding into new lines of business and acquiring routes. Growing top-line revenue is the biggest business goal for pros in 2025, with ' ✅ 52% of respondents stating this as their primary business goal. Does this sound like your business? Let us know by completing the survey! It only takes 10 minutes to fill out, and it’s a great opportunity for you to have your input included in one of the most comprehensive industry reports in the pool service industry. 👉 Have your say! Take the survey at https://lnkd.in/gmHS8cT8

For the first time since CNBC's Top States for Business rankings began in 2007, infrastructure was the most heavily weighted category, including the availability of shovel-ready sites. The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program is the major investment in site development that propelled Virginia to the No. 1 spot in America’s Top State for Business award for 2024. Read more about the methodology: https://hubs.ly/Q02GkkqB0

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟 Dive into our latest blog post where we provide an in-depth analysis of the key competitors in the Denver window and door market. 💡🚪 Discover who's leading the pack and what sets them apart from the rest. Don't miss out on this valuable insight! Check it out now! #DenverMarket #WindowAndDoor #CompetitionAnalysis 🏡🔍 Click the following link to read more: https://hubs.li/Q02Hjp6k0

Came across this while doing some market research. Some great takeaways on what to do if your industry is on the brink of collapse and you need some PR to save the day: 1. Create metrics on top of metrics, e.g., "60% of buildings are at least 90% full," rather than using true, primary metrics ("90% of available square footage is leased"). Because most readers blame themselves for not understanding something, they will give you the benefit of the doubt, and assume there's truth they just aren't smart enough to understand (common tactic used by politicians). 2. Add layers of segmentation to suggest the problem is not as widespread as you may think. If you just look at Louisville, Albany, and Norfolk, well, yes, actually the country is doing quite well indeed. (Make sure not to weight your segments as this would be too much for the reader) 3. Include as many charts and data figures as possible. Smart people use charts and lots of numbers. Clark Jacobs, Michael Abrams, any thoughts as my office data guys?

Statistics can always be manipulated for narrative. I look at. Cities like Austin (20% commercial vacancy), and San Antonio slightly more amongst whatever others we can dig up across the board. This prompts discussion of the elephant in the room. Most people don't want offices and the ones that do have different needs. I reposted a decent study recently by CBRE I believe regarding office utilization that aptly looked at this. The mammoth is dying and needs re-invention, and the workplace reinvigoration. It's like the fight over AI-It's coming faster than you think and no one will stop it at this juncture. The way out is through and the most effective compromise is where both parties move forward in the name of ethics and profitability, and that is very possible and a positive thing. The need for constant growth without stability and happiness is a model the masses are no longer tolerating on many fronts. Remember the mob rules Rome; So we better all start thinking a little harder.

If we were group sourcing a “state of the senior living industry” address what observations, stories and facts would you add to let others know how we’re doing today as an industry? How have we addressed specific challenges and won? What focuses must we have moving forward and why? What is the future state we envision? What are signs of our progress? Please share your own contribution below. If you’ve got some data or figures please share or link your source. I’d love the opportunity to read more.

Anxiety also stops people from taking a first step, especially when they are visiting somewhere new. We're about to launch our virtual tour with Future World 3D, so that we can reassure all our clients about what the offices look like and what to expect here. From the entrance, to the lights, to the room size and layout, it all matters. Watch this space. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #disabilityawareness #neurodiversity

Standing out from the flock 🦩 is only possible if you know what the rest of the flock is up to 😉 . We want to know what factors have impacted your firm's 2024 growth, and what you expect to affect your growth in 2025! Head here 👇 to take our AEC Company Growth Survey and we'll share the anonymous results with anyone who participates! https://lnkd.in/ganHDC6Z Don't forget to send this post to a friend (or four 😉 ) in the industry, that would benefit - we all know - the bigger the sample size, the better the results! #survey #growthsurvey #aec #aecmarketing #businessgrowth

What are your firms growth goals? What is fueling them? What is standing in your way? Most surveys report on the past and this one is aimed at showing what the future holds. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous, but the results will be shared widely among those who participate. Don’t miss out on this valuable information for your firm.