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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. automotive industry. The Port of Baltimore has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 military forces. FTZs jumped 24.8 employment growth.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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From the July/August 2014 issue. percent for a secure, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. percent for a secure, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Projections show that even just a 15 percent increase in 2014 could generate an additional 1,725 jobs and infuse another $10 million into Illinois’ economy.”. By Robert Tilton.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. Applications for that round of certification will open in January 2014. Applications are due for the next round by January 17, 2014; however, interested communities must begin the formal application process by sending in their letter of intent.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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From the May/June 2014 issue. The Black Forest Industrial Park, a 52-acre AdvantageSite in Ozark, AL, features a 29,580-square-foot building that is for sale or lease and can be adapted to clients’ specifications. as of May 2014). By Jenny Vickers. Across the U.S., Kumho Tire (Bibb County, Sofkee Industrial Site).

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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From the March/April 2014 issue. national security concern has been reducing our dependence on foreign oil. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. In January 2014, Texas completed the last segment of the $6.8-billion

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The P3 project is a 50-year agreement between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Ports America Chesapeake to lease and operate the 200-acre Seagirt Marine Terminal. The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers.