as in centers
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
Broadway is the hub of theater life in New York
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There’s an inherent tension between expansion and sustainability – opening new hubs inevitably increases resource use, from construction to energy consumption.
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Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Colombia Colombia’s tech sector is also rapidly expanding, driven by hubs in Bogotá and Medellín.
—Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of our hubs has its own identity, local engagement, and programming, which is great for the experience, but not ideal for certification.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Foundation is already active with a scholarship program that sees over 30 talented students from around the globe living in our hubs, supported by a life-skills program tailored to their needs.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Affordable energy costs tend to attract tech companies to Virginia and similar data center hubs.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Transforming malls into residential hubs helps reverse this trend, generating economic activity and improving quality of life for residents.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The third quarter also benefited from wide natural gas spreads between Waha and other market hubs.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Among the most popular retail hubs were Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park, Times Square and SoHo in Manhattan, as well as downtown Flushing in Queens and the MetroTech area in Brooklyn.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Colombia Colombia’s tech sector is also rapidly expanding, driven by hubs in Bogotá and Medellín.
—Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of our hubs has its own identity, local engagement, and programming, which is great for the experience, but not ideal for certification.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Foundation is already active with a scholarship program that sees over 30 talented students from around the globe living in our hubs, supported by a life-skills program tailored to their needs.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Affordable energy costs tend to attract tech companies to Virginia and similar data center hubs.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Transforming malls into residential hubs helps reverse this trend, generating economic activity and improving quality of life for residents.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The third quarter also benefited from wide natural gas spreads between Waha and other market hubs.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Among the most popular retail hubs were Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park, Times Square and SoHo in Manhattan, as well as downtown Flushing in Queens and the MetroTech area in Brooklyn.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Hubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hubs. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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