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Winners in the Next Economy

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As evidenced by the collapse of the housing market, a cookie-cutter approach to urban development just doesn’t work. According to Liu, “Metro areas like Memphis will drive the next economy…[and]…Memphis must act with intention to leverage its strengths and transform its future.”. Amy Liu from the Brookings Institute says it best.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic. 50 percent of all U.S.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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It is administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and offers $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.75 In addition to driving the housing market, first-time homebuyers also invest in furnishings, appliances and home goods. Quinn launched the Welcome Home Illinois program in April.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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This development is fantastic news for West Coast travelers coming to Indiana, as well as nonstop connectivity for Hoosiers to L.A. Located at the southern end of the region, the Markland Business Park is a short drive from the Cincinnati, Louisville and Lexington metro areas. and San Francisco.

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

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Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. That incident made news, if only because a local reporter was traveling with Effic that night. He recalls the annual superintendents steak fry—a simple affair, just red meat, cold beer and cards at Ralph’s house. Louis metro area.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas. In-House Research and Development – New and existing eligible businesses that conduct “in-house” research that qualifies for federal research and development tax credits may qualify for in-house research income tax credits.

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