'NWA Founders' is a voice for Founders, Owners, and Builders driving growth in Northwest Arkansas, and is hosted by Cameron Clark and Nick Beyer. To recommend a guest or ask questions, reach out at [email protected] and follow us on YouTube and LinkedIn for video content.
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News, interviews and trends from Central Europe's commercial real estate and proptech sectors. Produced by Robert McLean, publisher of ThePrime.cz
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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks questions to guests using his eye-gaze machine. Inspired by the number seven, which Burrow wore on his back when playing, episodes explore how sporting greats deal with adversity and how to celebrate the good at every opportunity. Producer: Tracy Gee Digital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob Tomlinson Station Sound Producer: Dan Purvis Operations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross Collier Online producer: Rachael ...
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This is Talent hacks for scale-ups. The show where we share hacks from industry HR leaders that are building HR and Talent functions at Europe’s top scale-ups whilst in mid-flight.
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#16 - JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, & Josh Teff (Fowlco Outfitters)
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2:03:21How do you turn your passion for duck hunting into a nationally recognized brand rooted in culture, hospitality, and grit? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, and Josh Teff - the three founders of Fowlco Outfitters, a waterfowl-focused outfitting and lifestyle brand based in Oklahoma, to hear how they’ve buil…
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Karel Stransky: How Central Europe can help win the new supply chain battles
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29:27If there's anyone who knows more about Central Europe's industrial real estate sector than Karel Stransky, we haven't been introduced. I first starting interviewing Stransky 30 years ago and I've learned something every time I go back for more. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the new shocks to global supply chains resulting from the odd t…
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#15 - Brock Gearhart (Greenwood Gearhart)
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1:35:39What does it look like to run a financial firm built on trust, resilience, and generational vision? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Brock Gearhart, CEO of Greenwood Gearhart, to explore how he transformed a respected Fayetteville-based firm into a 1.7 billion dollar wealth management leader with deep ties to the community and a cl…
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What do you get when a college student blends together a family recipe and a vision for something bigger than herself? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with KK Goodwin, founder and CEO of Mamaka Bowls, a cali-inspired smoothie bowl restaurant with a cult following across 9 US locations. What began as a side hustle out of a Fayetteville …
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#13 - Jon & Max Harrell (Generations Bank)
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1:28:47What does it take to sustain a family-owned bank for over 100 years—and still be positioned for explosive growth? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Jon and Max Harrell, the fifth and sixth generation leaders of Generations Bank, to hear the story of how a small-town bank in South Arkansas transformed into a billion-dollar institutio…
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#12 - Marlon & Ati Blackwell (Marlon Blackwell Architects)
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2:02:27What happens when design, grit, and place come together to form a global architectural voice rooted in Northwest Arkansas? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Marlon and Ati Blackwell, founders of the award-winning firm Marlon Blackwell Architects, to explore how they grew a boutique firm into a nationally recognized name—all while st…
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#11 - Matt, Mitchell, & Matthew Mawby (Professional Business Systems)
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2:10:14What does it take to run a family-owned company that’s thrived for over 35 years? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Matt, Mitchell, and Matthew Mawby of Professional Business Systems, to explore how a local family business built its success on systems, service, and integrity. From humble beginnings to becoming a go-to partner for hu…
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What if you could run a warehouse remotely with AI-powered insights and real-time data? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Tanner Green, CEO and co-founder of Ox (Operator Experience), to explore how his company is transforming warehouse logistics through human-centered AI and automation. From a startup idea backed by research to an …
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#9 - Kym Hannah & Cindy Watson (Children's T.E.A.M.)
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1:49:59What happens when two passionate therapists come together to create a one-of-a-kind resource for children with developmental needs? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Kym Hannah and Cindy Watson, co-founders of Children’s T.E.A.M., to hear how they built one of Northwest Arkansas's most comprehensive pediatric therapy organizations. …
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How can farmland investment become more accessible, transparent, and scalable? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Carter Malloy, founder and CEO of AcreTrader and Acres.com, to discuss how his company has modernized farmland investing and land data management. Carter shares his journey from hedge fund analyst to startup founder, the …
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#7 - Sam Russell (The Buttered Biscuit)
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1:30:14What does it take to build a beloved breakfast brand from the ground up? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Sam Russell, co-founder of The Buttered Biscuit, to discuss how he and his wife transformed a dream into a thriving restaurant brand in Northwest Arkansas. From corporate America to scratch-made biscuits, Sam shares the journey…
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#6 - Andrea Allen (Onyx Coffee Lab)
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1:26:53We headed to downtown Rogers to visit with Andrea Allen, co-founder of Onyx Coffee Lab and 2020 Barista World Champion to hear how her and her husband built an industry-altering, local coffee company. We also dissect each of Onyx's locations around Northwest Arkansas, dive into Andrea's early mistakes as a business owner, and ask her how she's been…
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#5 - Stuart Collier (Collier & Associates)
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1:22:58We sat down with the visionary founder of Collier & Associates Stuart Collier, to hear how he built the largest independently owned brokerage in the state of Arkansas by investing in his 'most important asset'. We also discuss why Stuart puts a heightened focus on 'actions over outcomes' and where he believes the Northwest Arkansas RE landscape is …
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We headed over to Wright's BBQ in Johnson to sit down with owner and local legend, Jordan Wright, to discuss the origins of the restaurant, how they've grown so rapidly since 2016, and why people keep coming back. We also dive into Jordan's definition of success and why the everyday customer is his most important trophy. NWA Founders is a voice for…
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We welcome onto the show a born and raised Northwest Arkansan, Blake Hanby, to discuss City Title, the area's leading title and closing company. We dive into the early days of the business, Blake's decision to add a Benton County office, and finally what motivates him and his team to provide such great service to the people of Northwest Arkansas. N…
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#2 - Lewis Chase (Feed and Folly, City Park, The Guisinger)
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1:25:23We're joined by 1 / 3 of the brain behind some of Fayetteville's best restaurants, Lewis Chase. Him and his friends (aka the Dudes of Folly) have revolutionized the food scene in Northwest Arkansas by opening concepts like Feed and Folly, City Park, and The Guisinger. On this episode, we discuss the origin of each of those concepts, the economics b…
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We're kicking off the first episode of our podcast with the Founder & CEO of Harvest Group, Ross Cully. Harvest Group is an integrated commerce agency that provides full-service commerce solutions for CPG brands of all life stages and is located in Rogers, Arkansas. On this episode we dive into Ross's career before starting Harvest Group, the mista…
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Stuart talks with Rob and Lindsey about life with singer and Radio One presenter Mollie King. The trio talk about Stuart’s plans for the future now he’s retired from playing cricket and how he once ignored Elton John’s phone calls. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed away on 2 June, four and a half years after being diagnosed with M…
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Ricky talks with Rob and Lindsey about his battle with depression and how he’s overcome adversity to find happiness in his life. The Boxing legend chats about his love life with Coronation Street actor Claire Sweeney, and shares his passion for Man City. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed away on 2 June, four and a half years after…
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Football stars Stephen and Steph Darby (née Houghton) join Rob and Lindsey to talk about what life is like living with MND. The couples talk about how female sport is depicted and what their hopes and dreams are for their families in the future. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed away on 2 June, four and a half years after being di…
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Kevin talks to Rob about their sporting careers at Leeds Rhinos, the laugh out loud moments which they cherish. The friends share what their super-hero nicknames are for each other and how they’ve both dealt with Rob’s diagnosis. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed away on 2 June, four and a half years after being diagnosed with Mot…
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Rob passed away on 2 June 2024. In the months before his death, Rob recorded this bonus episode. Hear Rob answer questions from all of his celebrity guests in series one. This episode, and series two of the podcast, has been produced with the blessing of the Burrow family.By BBC Local Radio
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Footballer, pundit and broadcaster Micah Richards talks to Rob about his career, his bromance with Roy Keane and when he was once scouted to play for the Leeds Rhinos. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.By BBC Local Radio
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Mike and Zara share some Royal secrets and discuss nicknames. They share the highs and lows of their sporting careers and the two families talk about their children. Mike and Zara also share an alternative Christmas message. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.…
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Rob and Rio chat about challenges they’ve both faced and ways of coping with bereavement. They share why they’ve both allowed documentary makers to film them when they’re facing the toughest moments of their lives. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.…
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Seven-time Paralympic World Champion, Hannah Cockroft talks to Rob about life, love and wheelchairs. Hannah talks about having a ‘can do’ attitude and shares her thoughts on the profile and media coverage of para-sports. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.…
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Colliers Podcast: Let's talk about accessibility
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19:02Did you know that December 3 is an International Day of Persons with Disabilities? ♿ More than 1.15 million Czechs over the age of 15 have some form of disability or challenge that limits their everyday lives. I spoke about the issue with Tamas Méri, Co-founder and Business Development Director of Access4you, and Tewfik Sabongui, Managing Partner o…
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Dame Kelly Holmes speaks openly with Rob about mental health struggles, overcoming adversity and how she felt ‘caged’ hiding her sexuality for a number of decades. If you are affected by the topics discussed in this episode, you can access help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline. Photograph by Andrea Medd, Double Gold Enterprises Ltd. Originally b…
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Gabby and Kenny Logan talk with Rob about their sporting pasts in Gymnastics and Rugby Union and they pay tribute to a late rugby union star Doddie Weir. With statistical information from the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.…
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Jonny and Rob discuss a need for perfection on the pitch and how that can lead to a feeling of vulnerability and the pair debate which is the tougher sport, rugby league or union? Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.By BBC Local Radio
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Football legend Wayne Rooney talks frankly with Rob Burrow about family life, sporting highlights and how the pair have both faced challenges in their lives that they’ve had to overcome. You can expect jokes and banter as the two friends catch up and share memories. The BBC Action Line has information and support for issues covered in this episode …
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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow and his wife Lindsey introduce us to the series.By BBC Local Radio
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Robinson & Stupavsky: The Great Inflation Debate
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23:08This episode features a match-up between two top-tier economists on today's biggest problem: Inflation. Michal Stupavsky (Conseq) says the Czech National Bank could have tackled the problem more aggressively by raising interest rates higher and sooner. Mark Robinson (Encor Wealth Management) says the inflation earthquake of 2022 has had major conse…
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Ep: 18 - Katrina Collier, How to be a human-first recruiter in a tech world
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46:09On June’s episode of Talent hacks for scaleups, our host, Sophie Power was joined by Katrina Collier, recruitment pro and author of 'The Robot-Proof Recruiter'. In this episode, the two spoke about using a human-first approach to hiring that helps recruiters and talent people grab and hold a candidate’s attention better than a robot! In the current…
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Stuart Jordan (Savills): It's all about the debt
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15:36What do you get when you combine falling real estate valuations with higher interest rates and lower LTV in an inflationary environment? You get a commercial property market where big transactions are scarce, and brokers don't know what price to list assets at. Savills' MD in Prague Stuart Jordan says deal flow will remain slow not because of psych…
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Ep: 17 - Stuart Hazell, How to utilise marketing strategies to attract top talent
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50:50On May’s episode of Talent hacks for scaleups, our host, Sophie Power was joined by Stuart Hazell from Workday. In this episode, the two spoke about using marketing techniques to increase engagement and visibility from top talent, in which he explores his transition from marketing to recruiting, his success at Workday and how recruiters can start u…
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On April’s episode of Talent hacks for scaleups, our host, Sophie Power was joined by Jessica Zwaan from Whereby. In this episode, the two spoke about Jessica’s upcoming book ‘Built For People’, in which she explains a new method for improving workforce and business performance by developing people-centred ways of working, evidence-based decision m…
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Ep: 15 - Alicia Riley & Carly Poulson, International Women's Day 2023
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40:32On March’s episode of Talent hacks for scaleups, our host, Sophie Power hosted was joined by Alicia Riley from Ben and Carly Poulson from Apheris. In this episode, the three women in talent spoke about transitioning back to work after childbirth or any other leave, the ways in which they have attained their success and how managers can implement me…
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Ep: 14 - Ruth Penfold-Brown, It's time for HR teams to 'Bloom'
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47:19On February’s episode of Talent Hacks For Scale Ups, our host, Sophie Power hosted was joined by Ruth Penfold-Brown, the founder and creator of 'Bloom' the coaching platform that empowers women in the workplace to unapologetically claim their seat at the table and lead with confidence and authenticity. The two talk about how the pandemic helped up …
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Ep: 13 - Andrea Marston, Alan Walker & Willem Wijnans, Top tips to supercharge your new year hiring plan
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44:00On January’s episode of Talent Hacks For Scale Ups, our host, Sophie Power hosted a webinar with a panel of talent experts. The panel consisted of Andrea Marston, Alan Walker and Willem Wijnans. The group discussed how ‘people-people’ in HR teams can appeal to top talent on a limited budget and reduce time to hire stats. As always, likes and commen…
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Ep: 12 - Theo Smith, Making neurodiversity your superpower
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50:58On December’s episode of Talent Hacks For Scale Ups, our host, Sophie Power was joined by the shows previous host and Zinc alumni, Theo Smith. The two discussed neurodiversity and how ‘people-people’ in HR teams can support individuals of all neurodiverse backgrounds. Award winning author and professional speaker, Theo, uses the comparison of biodi…
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Ep: 11 - Abi Adamson, Balance Out, Don't Burn Out
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43:48On November’s episode of TH4SU, our host, Sophie Power sat down with Abi Adamson, ‘The DEI Ajagun’, to discuss how to carefully tread the balanced scale between passion and burnout. With a career as a professional DEI advocate, Abi discusses how she manages to prioritise her wellbeing while still being passionate about her important mission to impr…
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Ep: 10 - Rohan Kallicharan, Recovery & Self-Discovery
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1:00:14In this months episode of TH4SU our host Sophie Power sits down with Rohan Kallicharan to discuss mental health and how managers can lead the change of stigma and support their staff. The two discuss the process of getting diagnosed with their respective mental health challenges in a vulnerable deep dive into the positive changes that self care can…
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Iain Fanthorpe (Bluehouse Capital): Rents will rise
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9:33Iain Fanthorpe (Bluehouse Capital) insists that property investments aren't just designed to protect against inflation...they deliver. That was true during the last decade when inflation lay dormant. But he says it will continue to do so even in today's challenging environment. Bluehouse is a value-add real estate investor focusing on Central and E…
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Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/eTVbXPM4jcsBy Zinc
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Marco Maio: On tornados, renewal and architecture
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10:05The destructive tornado that wrecked four southern Moravian villages and hundreds of homes on June 24, 2021 unleashed a wave of solidarity from across the Czech Republic. Among those who felt a duty to contribute to the rebuilding was the Portuguese architect Marco Maio. He encouraged the villages to treat the catastrophe as an opportunity to re-im…
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Brownfields conference - Ostrava: A call to action!
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9:22The fourth edition of the Czech Brownfields conference is nearly upon us. On June 16, investors, builders, banks and public officials will converge on Ostrava for two days of discussions and planning. On this edition of ThePrime Pod, Tomáš Kadeřábek (Association of Developers) says there's been plenty of theoretical talk at this point about brownfi…
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Nick Cotton had lived in Kyiv for more than 20 years by the time Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February. This is the story of how the head of Cushman & Wakefield Ukraine found himself fleeing an advancing army -- what led up to it, how he made the painful decision to leave, and the exhausting trip itself.…
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Clare Sheils (CBRE): Valuations and the Changed Workplace
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15:34This was a genuine conversation with Clare Sheils, MD of CBRE's Prague office. And we were in one of the few available meetings rooms in the company's office on Nam. Republiky, not in some sound-proof studio. This will always be my default for ThePrime Pod, as I'm very much in favor of meeting people where they work. But it means you can hear the o…
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Pavel Sovicka (Panattoni): Solar Starts & Recycling
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11:36Deep sustainable know-how is now a competitive advantage for developers, says Pavel Sovicka of Panattoni, on the debut episode of ThePrime Pod. Sovicka says his tenants have become masters of low-energy production. But they now demand the same level of sophistication from the buildings they occupy. It’s a fascinating look behind the headlines at Pa…
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