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Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

He was the hands-on guy, the project manager on the ground, checking for caulk overrun or cracked drywall—and making sure it got fixed. A precedent for career goals had already been set in Tom’s family: working for the railroad. His father, a railroad engineer for the Cotton Belt Railroad. Learning to lead.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2 its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. percent in 2012.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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From the September/October 2013 issue . Some states manage their programs in-house with a committee that reviews the application, but in Georgia we have a third-party site location consultant that handles it.”. By Jenny Vickers. In order to attract new development, a community has to be prepared for it. And it’s working.”. Indiana Lt.

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9 Best Work Boot Brands History, Values & Iconic Boots

Work Gearz

Red wing has an experience of 115 years in manufacturing boots, including accessories and boot care products, and one of the ground-breaking moments was when they recalled over 114,000 pairs of steel toe boots due to defective toe caps in 2013 , this shows their commitment towards customers and staying honest!

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Construction officially started on the $600-million facility in April 2013 and aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with a targeted 2016 delivery of its first A320 jetliner.

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

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The application process was managed locally by the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance along with support from local entities. And, in 2013, the 3,009-acre South Alabama Mega Site in Bay Minette as well as the 50-acre Loxley North Property on Baldwin County 49 earned AdvantageSite designations. Photo: flickr.com/photos/gdecd).

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. It also provides certified manager training and supervisory and team leadership training. Services are provided at no cost to employers or trainees.

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