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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.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. They will add approximately 500 employees with a payroll of more than $30 million annually to produce LEAP-X engines, which incorporate green technology while retaining aviation power.

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Greenbacks for Green Energy

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Then they headed for the airport before you could say E-I-E-I-O. When 2013 dawned, folks in the NY/NJ area were happy to learn that along with the rest of the country we could stop stockpiling half-and-half. The post Greenbacks for Green Energy appeared first on Business Facilities. Sorry, Charlie, it’s already taken.

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

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Huntley is located 30 minutes east of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on the Illinois Tollway Authority’s dark-fiber line, which represents the northern leg of the Northern Illinois Technology Triangle. Great Lakes BF-Sept/oct-2013 ComEd Huntley Power Reliability' Huntley, IL – Data Center Sites.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Shreveport Regional Airport. From the July/August 2013 issue. However, defense companies face an uncertain 2013. The 2013 Gallup “State of the American Workplace” study ranks our skilled labor force the most engaged in the nation. Express Jet operates a maintenance facility at the airport and employs 280 workers.

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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. Quinn also looks to embrace green energy with the Illinois Clean Energy Fund. were named to the 2013 “Inc. percent in 2012.

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Grundfos Establishes N.A. Headquarters In Chicago Area, Plans Additional Jobs

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The company is quick to add that local aspects also attracted its focus on the area such as world-class airports with access to local, regional and global flights and its strong talent pool for hiring in leadership, staff and support functions. Great Lakes Blog-April-2013 Chicago Grundfos Illinois Clean Water Initiative LEED manufacturing'

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