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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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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. Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. By Business Facilities Staff. Population Greater Than 500k. Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. The company $7.2-million

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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. Another new hangar is on the planning board, and a third FBO will be coming to Chicago Executive.

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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. Foreign trade zones also are located in Peoria, Lawrenceville, Rockford and the Quad Cities.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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From the May/June 2013 issue . These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Specific site details, such as zoning restrictions, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis and surveys, are assessed for compliance and authenticity.”. To say Southwest Louisiana is an economic hot zone would be an understatement. By Eric Cormier. A BOUNTY OF INCENTIVES.

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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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