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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. Sheffi is a professor of Engineering Systems and director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL).

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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In fact, a 2017 joint report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), found Iowa to be the easiest state for companies to directly purchase renewable energy. Regional manufacturers, along with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, are now working together to embrace Industry 4.0

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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percent and transportation and warehousing which grew by 3.8 Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Current transportation inefficiencies create major issues with congestion, pollution and public safety. Given that it’s a substantial distance from any coasts or borders, Hendricks County, Indiana might seem to be a surprising place for a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). Foreign-trade zones help U.S. TUPELO/LEE FTZ: 15M SQ.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. Retail Business in Charlotte and for its Global Technology & Operations organization in Cary.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. They think big.

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Happy Economic Development Week!

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As the IEDC's second annual celebratory week for Economic Development begins today, here are some tips about how your location can participate. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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