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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana

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Last year the company shipped more than half a million parts across the nation, which is a 40 percent increase from 2014. From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics.

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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.). Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. By Business Facilities Staff. automotive industry.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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From the January/February 2014 issue. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. By Jonathan Sanders.

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

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From the July/August 2014 issue. 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.”. percent are in the manufacturing sector and nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. By Robert Tilton. percent.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Maple Lodge Farms represents one of Brampton’s success stories, combining rich farming tradition, state-of-the-art, in-house processing technology and retail outlets, and exports throughout North America. These companies then process and package it for sale to retail and wholesale markets. million investment.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The state has 18 Fortune 500 companies specializing in areas such as health care, financial services, retail and food production. The region sits in the middle of major trucking, shipping and railroad systems, allowing goods to flow efficiently throughout the country. By Robert Tilton.