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

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From the July/August 2013 issue . LED Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret terms the arrangement “a comprehensive talent pipeline solution” (see Snapshots interview with Dr. Moret, also from the July/August 2013 issue). By Business Facilities Staff. With its proximity to the center of the U.S. GLOBAL RANKINGS.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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According to the Illinois Government News Network (IGNN), “In 2013, 3,000 families purchased homes through one of IHDA’s programs, generating 1,500 jobs and infusing $70 million into Illinois’ economy. Two Metra commuter rail stations link it to Downtown Chicago and a host of other northwest suburban municipalities.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Huntley, IL Has?Capacity, Connection And Cooperation

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Nestled within Chicago’s “Golden Corridor” in the Midwest’s largest market, Huntley, IL has long been a popular destination for businesses looking to reach the masses. Patrick Davis, Senior Design Phase Manager with the Chicago office of Mortenson Construction is impressed with Huntley.

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

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. trillion dollars on logistics in 2013, a 2.3 percent in 2013 and 8.3 supply chain. percent in 2014.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois has a broad economic base with Chicago in the northeast; small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in the central and western regions; and natural resources like coal, timber and petroleum in the south. In addition, the state has more than 137 public use airports, 270 heliports and 840 aviation facilities.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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From the January/February 2013 issue. CHICAGO EXEC ANCHORS WHEELING. The Village of Wheeling’s manufacturing base is anchored around its general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport, the third busiest in Chicagoland. The new hangar and the new FBO bring additional partners to the airport.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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From the September/October 2013 issue. The long anticipated Midwest Inland Port ramp will enable businesses to tap into the company’s deep transportation and logistics expertise and provide a platform for economic growth in central Illinois. The ADM logo is seen on a tanker truck which carries corn syrup at the ADM plant in Decatur.