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Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery.

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

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JULY 15, 2014

This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. As a hub in the Great Lakes St.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Department of Education as the state most effectively implementing the Race to the Top program. BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. Haslam’s intense focus on the state’s education system. How critical is logistics infrastructure to maintaining the strong growth potential of Tennessee? .

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AUGUST 5, 2013

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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APRIL 8, 2016

K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. These educational institutions help hone the skills of the workforce in south central Kansas, while also partnering closely with industry on research.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Hoosier Energy’s territory is served by major air transport from three locations, which play a progressively positive role in economic opportunity. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. RACING TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION. Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air-cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

million people and a nation-leading state infrastructure, it’s ensuring the future is as bright as the present. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” Texas isn’t resting on laurels or stuck on past platitudes.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

The state boasts an excellent transportation infrastructure that makes it a natural and cost-effective location for any business. Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel.

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MARCH 19, 2014

For companies seeking a central location that reaches numerous major metro areas, excellent transportation connections and a capable labor force, Joplin, MO is a great place to locate. Transportation to those markets is efficient, thanks to Interstate highways and substantial rail connections.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Fast and efficient transportation and logistics infrastructure also fuels the growth of this industry, as well as international markets (L.A. Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton is also at the center of Canada’s major transportation corridors and close to the U.S.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. Dyersburg, TN is located at a strategic point on the North American transportation grid, very near the center point of the United States population. Dyersburg/Dyer County is a regional hub for employment, education, medical services and agribusiness.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. In late 2013, Gov.

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MAY 14, 2014

From tax breaks to worker training grants to infrastructure improvements, a variety of incentives and financial assistance is available to help companies start up, expand and relocate in Minnesota. Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program—The program enables businesses and educational institutions to develop customized training for workers.

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MAY 1, 2013

They encompass landscapes that range from farms, forests, rivers and lakes to mountains, towns and urban cities and a transportation infrastructure with airports, highways, waterways, subways, bridges and tunnels to help move its more than 19 million residents where they need to go. Albany, Columbia, Saratoga and Schenectady).

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Food processing also increases the seasonal availability of many foods and enables transportation of perishable foods across long distances, creating more diverse food opportunities. Here are some locations that can help companies cut down on transportation and distribution costs. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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MARCH 8, 2016

Warehousing, threshing, cleaning, harvesting, growing, cultivating or processing agricultural products including ginning cotton and testing and transporting milk. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. 50% of receipts from selling agricultural implements, farm tractors or vehicles.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Food processing also increases the seasonal availability of many foods and enables transportation of perishable foods across long distances, creating more diverse food opportunities. Here are some locations that can help companies cut down on transportation and distribution costs. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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JULY 11, 2014

Public Project Revolving Loan Fund (PPRF): The New Mexico Finance Authority¹s flagship program funds infrastructure and capital equipment projects with low-cost and low-interest rate loans. Custom training at a NM public educational institution may also be covered. It reimburses 50% to 75% of employee wages.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. The importance of education in Midland is reflected in the percentage of population with a completed Bachelors’ Degree well above the national average.

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MARCH 4, 2016

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) also weighed in with an expedited expansion of a major intersection on Interstate 35 (including the installation of a traffic light), which turned out to be the element that sealed the deal. Founded in 2006, SolarCity has more than 200,000 residential customers throughout 18 states.

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Employer Education Credit: A tax credit is statutorily available to employers who provide approved basic skills education programs to Alabama resident employees.

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MARCH 21, 2014

BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. Three of the nation’s 40 Renewal Community areas are in Alabama.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Alabama’s AdvantageSite program has had a tremendous success record in matching new industrial projects with infrastructure-rich sites in the state. Certified sites can be a big incentive for companies, especially those looking to move quickly on getting a new facility up and running. Coupled with one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S.,

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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. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

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.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property. Iowa, also known as the American Heartland, is an attractive location to businesses due to its central location, low cost of doing business, and a skilled and educated workforce.

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APRIL 8, 2014

will produce high quality transportation fuels, including GTL diesel, as well as other value-adding chemical products. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. So evolved is Louisiana’s pipeline infrastructure that the state’s No.

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Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. There are 49 Divisions. General Requirements Subgroup: Division 01. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Facility Services Subgroup: Divisions 20 – 29. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49.

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Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials. There are 49 Divisions. General Requirements Subgroup: Division 01. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Facility Services Subgroup: Divisions 20 – 29. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49.

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