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

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By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. supply chain. This region is the only U.S.

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

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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. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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SMUD is setting aggressive goals for renewable energy production, including 125 megawatts of customer-sited, net-metered solar power by 2016. It is anticipated that the Draft EIR will be brought before the Planning Commission for certification in March 2013. Barstow Casino & Resort Project.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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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. At OPPD we will be at 15 percent renewable energy by July and we will be at 30 percent renewable energy by December 2016,” said Mueller. times that of the Nos.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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JOB TRAINING PROGRAM: Originally set to expire in 2011, the Arizona Competitiveness Package extended the program an additional five years until December 31, 2016 and modified the definition of a “rural area.”. $25 The program ends December 2016. This continues a 10-year trend of reducing property taxes in Arizona.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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01 91 00 Commissioning. 01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements. 01 91 16 Facility Substructure Commissioning. Foundation Commissioning. Basement Construction Commissioning. 01 91 19 Facility Shell Commissioning. Superstructure Commissioning. Exterior Enclosure Commissioning. Requirements.