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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

Established by enactments of state government, public port agencies develop, manage and promote the flow of waterborne commerce. It is accessible to barge traffic year round with slack water access to the barge berthing area and rail access to the Canadian National Railroad. The port is uniquely zoned.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Since 2004, LEDA has assisted 124 companies in their expansion or relocation to Lubbock. When Thomas Henry Ball convinced the Trinity and Brazos Railroad to run through Tomball in the early 1900s, little did he know what a significant economic impact that would have on the area. million matching grant from the U.S.

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Memphis’ five Class I railroads have in recent years invested more than $500 million in new or expanded rail systems, which already bring more than 200 trains through Memphis each day.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 00 41 23 Bid Form – Construction Management (Single-Prime Contract).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

MasterFormat 2004 (and subsequent updates) is now composed of up to 8 digits (though many have expanded to 12+ digits) and 50 divisions at Level 1, “Sections” within each division, as well as four standard levels, and a user-defined fifth level. 2004+ Edition. 00 41 23 Bid Form – Construction Management (Single-Prime Contract).

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

The chamber led Opportunity Austin, a five-year effort launched in 2004 to promote investment resulting in job creation. IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Its aim was to create 72,000 regional jobs.

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