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

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. The tool is successful because it increases the speed in which companies can start up operations after the site decision has been made, and limits their risk for the unknown.”.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The plant is expected to provide roughly 1,500 jobs on-site and support 1,500 more among area suppliers. Another tech player based in Lincoln is Hudl, which developed software that can instantly analyze game film sent to its site by professional and amateur sports teams. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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According to site selection experts, logistics clusters are defined as an agglomeration of logistics activities in one geographic location. The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. By Business Facilities Staff. From the May/June 2013 issue . Photo: Memphismegasite.com.). Clair County. interior.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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Rail service is available throughout the County, with direct access at several sites and industrial parks. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is within minutes of Oswego County. The Oswego County Airport boasts two 5,200 feet paved runways ideal for business, industry and private aviation. Valeo Engine Cooling, Inc.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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It is conveniently located adjacent to Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International, as well as home to CN’s Intermodal Railway Terminal, the largest intermodal railway terminal in Canada. Harrison County in South Central Indiana boasts an outstanding transportation logistics network. Brampton is a people-powered economy.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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There are networks with 120,000 miles of major railroads, more than 25,000 miles of commercially navigable waterways and more than 5,000 public-use airports. Amazon recently announced that another one of its facilities would spring to life in Indiana as well. It is comprised of 3.9