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A combination of other factors provides an innovative environment for doing business in Louisiana. AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place. 12 percent of Tech’s engineering majors enter the aerospace/defense industry.

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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. its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Bacardi Canada Inc., Italpasta Ltd.

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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. The region sits in the middle of major trucking, shipping and railroad systems, allowing goods to flow efficiently throughout the country.

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And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.

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MAY 25, 2016

“We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more.

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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. RTTT is a competitive grant program intended to encourage and reward states that are “creating conditions for innovation and reform.”

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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. market as well as international ports.

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MARCH 19, 2014

O’Brian discussed the innovative approach taken towards recovery. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. Rob O’Brian, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, shared lessons learned from the response and recovery experience.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. Singapore, Rotterdam—the big clusters—this is where you see rapid environmental innovation,” notes Sheffi. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

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. We’re very happy that last summer the announcement was made that we won the first innovation center,” said Planey. “We

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. million investment in infrastructure hookups and water supply.

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Anchored by the privately owned and operated Decatur Rail and Intermodal Logistics Facility located on more than 250 acres, the Midwest Inland Port provides direct access to three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and the CSX). Decatur has direct connectivity to five major highways (Interstates 72, 55, 57 and 74 and U.S.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. million investment in infrastructure hookups and water supply.

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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. receives support from the Lexington office of the Kentucky Innovation Network and Commerce Lexington. Awesome Inc.

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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. Western New York provides both city and suburban living.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

It is known for its harvesting equipment, particularly its innovative corn harvesting “headers”, the attachments at the front of a combine. 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.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. This new investment in port infrastructure is an important step forward to help grow our local economy and to secure the Port of Baltimore’s future for years to come,” said Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Black.

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MARCH 4, 2016

Rendering of Kaiser Permanente’s National Innovation Center. Under the codename “Project Profile,” KP conducted a wide-ranging site selection search for a new National Innovation Center. Georgia has become a hotbed for global brands such as Kaiser Permanente to locate innovation and IT centers. Source: georgia.org).

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SMUD: ENERGY INNOVATORS. Since its inception in 1946, the community-owned Sacramento Municipal Utility District—known locally as SMUD—has had as its core values a commitment to innovation, conservation, creativity and service. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located.

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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. The Alabama Innovation Fund supports and operates two (2) distinct programs. Arizona Innovation Accelerator Fund: $18.2 ALABAMA - updated for 2014.

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million people and a nation-leading state infrastructure, it’s ensuring the future is as bright as the present. Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. Texas isn’t resting on laurels or stuck on past platitudes. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE.

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MARCH 21, 2014

ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. ALASKA GROWTH CAPITAL: Provides financing to nontraditional borrowers/businesses that use innovative technology, are in rural Alaska and are minority-owned. ARIZONA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FUND: An $18.2

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund which have attracted top researchers and cutting edge companies to the state,” said Gov. The Texas A&M University System landed a major federal biosecurity contract in June.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania was awarded a $750,000 Discovered in PA—Developed in PA (D2PA) grant to support the Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization project. 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.

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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. Within the industrial parks, all sites have utilities and other necessary infrastructure in place.

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the state has in place business-friendly, innovative policies and programs that are helping to drive growth in job-rich sectors such as automotive and aerospace and propel it as one of the top economies in the U.S. Coupled with one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S., COMPANIES ON GRAD?SITES*. Kenco (Bryan County, Interstate Center).

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