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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS. Memphis, home to the global hub for FedEx, continued to command the top spot in BF’s Logistics Leaders (Air Cargo Hubs) metro ranking.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. employment growth. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Ports along the Mississippi River are in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee. That represents 42 percent of the total U.S. population. Hunt and ABF Freight Systems. million square feet.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Economic development partners, such as The Workforce Development Board of Oswego County, create opportunities to bring workers and employers together and collaborate with colleges and vocational schools to encourage the development of courses that enhance workers’ skills and meet the needs of employers.