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Industry professionals surveyed say that local permitting and zoning regulations are a key barrier in converting office space to other real estate uses.
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- The Future of Office Space May Be Tied Up in Red TapeA U.S. Chamber survey of commercial real estate experts shows local zoning and permitting regulations often get in the way of converting empty office space into residential units.Learn More
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- Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted StatesEvery state is facing an unprecedented challenge finding workers to fill open jobs. Learn which states have been impacted the most by the nation’s worker shortage crisis.Learn More
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Highlighting the Serious Impact of Criminal Organizations on American Business and Society
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Every state is facing an unprecedented challenge finding workers to fill open jobs. Learn which states have been impacted the most by the nation’s worker shortage crisis.
Small businesses have record-high expectations around hiring and revenue for the coming year, but inflation is still their biggest challenge.
50% report they have delayed plans to grow their business due to higher interest rates
The future of the office is changing and will continue to evolve as employers entice their workforce back to the office.
A U.S. Chamber survey of commercial real estate experts shows local zoning and permitting regulations often get in the way of converting empty office space into residential units.
7 in 10 builders say they are receiving more requests to convert office space compared to one year ago
Industry professionals surveyed say that local permitting and zoning regulations are a key barrier in converting office space to other real estate uses.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on Appropriations, on the Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill.
