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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981.

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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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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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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.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Louis and Chicago to the north and New Orleans to the south, while Interstate 30 connects Arkansas with markets to the southwest, including Texas and Mexico. population.

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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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