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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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Kansas boasts one of the most business-friendly environments in the U.S. Kansas’ strong business environment is supported by one of the state’s most valuable assets—a skilled and dedicated workforce. Kansas also has one of the best and most extensive railroad systems in the country; the state’s 4,776 miles of track account for 2.23

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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We will learn more on this subject further on in this article as I explain the meaning and functions of each of these terms. Areas like metals, plastics, paints, construction , textiles, energy, medical services/devices, environment, electronics, and consumer products all get covered under ASTM International standards.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. A combination of other factors provides an innovative environment for doing business in Louisiana. FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. 12 percent of Tech’s engineering majors enter the aerospace/defense industry.

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

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. In Arkansas, you will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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We’ve created an economic environment that keeps taxes low, has smart regulations, doesn’t allow for over-litigation and promotes a world-class workforce This combination lets families and employers keep more of what they earn and provides certainty for businesses to grow.”. Our recipe for success in Texas is simple,” he said.

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

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The result of that collaboration: dynamic 21st century learning environments filled with colorful, flexible spaces designed to promote learning. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. The new Irving Elementary will house both Irving and Emerson students.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia’s High-Tech Economy Keeps Growing

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Virginia offers a talented work force, more than 500,000 students enrolled in over 100 in-state institutions of higher education and easy access to domestic and global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, the Port of Virginia and two of the nation’s largest railroads. And as one of four U.S.