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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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intermodal container freight volumes increased nearly 10 percent between 2010 and 2012. With strong support from our leaders in Springfield and Macon County, we’ve been able to get this project off the drawing board and into operation quickly. billion in 2012 after soaring 30 percent in 2011. In 2012, Gov. percent to $68.1

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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The program transforms State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, private colleges and universities, and university communities across the state into tax-free zones for new and expanding businesses. ?Business Kennedy Airport. Just next door to Long Island MacArthur Airport is Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #52.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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From the September/October 2012 issue. Illinois is home to one of the world’s busiest airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International and a major commuter hub at Midway Airport. In addition, the state has more than 137 public use airports, 270 heliports and 840 aviation facilities. By Dominique Cantelme.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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The Deloitte study, which is the most comprehensive look at the aerospace/defense sector, projects overall growth of about five percent this year, matching the trends recorded in 2012 and 2013. With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S.

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State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State

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One of the prime reasons for Islip’s attractiveness to local, national, and international businesses is the proximity these businesses have to Long Island— MacArthur Airport (LIMA), which the Federal Aviation Administration has defined as being on-par with LaGuardia Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site.

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