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

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trillion dollars on logistics in 2013, a 2.3 percent in 2013 and 8.3 Freight shipment volumes started 2014 at or below 2013 levels, rose through the spring, dropped al little during summer, peaked during August and September, and finally fell close to where they started at the beginning of the year. According to SoL, U.S.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Rail service is provided by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. In August 2013, the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center at McNeese State (SEED Center/Business Incubator) opened its doors. By Eric Cormier. billion plant.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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Its most recent high-profile initiative is the December 2013 announcement by cyber-security firm Prolexic Technologies that it will move its global headquarters and round-the-clock security operations to Fort Lauderdale. Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. million in capital investment.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. Subsequently, the U.S. DECATUR, IL RULES THE HEARTLAND.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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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. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing. In late 2013, Gov.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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automotive production, with more than 900,000 vehicles produced in 2013. which convinced Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) to invest $400 million to build the Subaru Impreza at its Lafayette facility—garnered an Honorable Mention Award in BF’s 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. billion over the next 10 years.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Nationwide, the number of smart meters (with two-way communication capability) passed the number of old-line meters in 2013. agriculture, construction, gambling, healthcare and retail). [Five states—Louisiana, North Carolina, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Oregon—improved their scores by more than 10 points compared to last year’s Index.].

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