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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. In Arkansas, you will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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From the September/October 2012 issue. 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. During a ceremony held on August 27, 2012, Gov. By Dominique Cantelme.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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ConAgra bought Ralcorp in 2012 for $6.8 Industry analysts say ConAgra is on the verge of splitting into two companies, as big food processing firms in general rethink their business models. percent in 2012. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. Not all of these acquisitions have worked out.

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

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The region is quickly becoming a national model for workforce collaboration. In 2012, the community dedicated The Switzerland County Technology and Education Center, a 24,000-square-foot facility featuring adult training classrooms and labs. In 2012, Cigital, Inc. BLOOMINGTON, IN: ATTRACTING TECHNOLOGY AND TALENT.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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At year-end 2012, 190,900 jobs had been added with wages totaling $9.9 Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. billion over 2011-2012. billion), Canada ($16.8

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Shale gas development contributed more than $14 billion in economic activity in PA in 2012, when shale gas production in the state topped 2 trillion cubic feet, enough to meet 10 percent of U.S. 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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State by State Incentives Guide

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A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. In 2012 AIDT became a division of the Alabama Department of Commerce. Includes expenditures incurred for work performed after June 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2016. ALASKA – updated for 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.

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