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

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As we detailed in our March/April 2012 cover story, Baton Rouge (known as the Creative Capital of the South) has attracted development studios including Electronic Arts, Firebrand Games, Crawfish Games and the international Academy Award-winning visual effects studio Pixomondo. Also in 2012, Gov. 8 finish in our 2012 global ranking.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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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. The ILBEDC is a private organization seeking 501(c)(3) status.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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From the September/October 2012 issue. In a national economy still recovering from a recession, Texas has forged ahead of the pack as a result of a superior business climate, ranking as the “Best State for Business” by Chief Executive Magazine for the eighth straight year in 2012. By Dominique Cantelme. Saudi Refining, Inc. (a

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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If the Department of the Interior approves the project as meeting federal guidelines, the next step in the process would be negotiating a contract with the Office of California Governor Jerry Brown. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located.

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

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percent increase over 2012. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage County is accessible to the 52 railroads in Illinois, which makes the area the nation’s largest rail gateway, providing access to every state in the continental U.S. supply chain. According to SoL, U.S.

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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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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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The 160-acre Foley Beach Express Industrial Park followed in 2012. In 2012, the City of Cheney contracted with CB Richard Ellis, a commercial real estate company, where they conducted an independent evaluation of the Cheney Industrial and Commerce Park (CICP) and certified the site as being ready for development.

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