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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Metro 111
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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. Overall, between the Joplin schools and MSSU, more than $100 million has been spent on educational facilities. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Anchorage, AK held onto second place, followed by Louisville, KY, the North American hub for UPS.

Metro 110