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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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The Port of New Orleans, at the center of the world’s busiest port complex, took first place in Business Facilities’ Logistics Leaders (Ports) ranking in the magazine’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report. Anchorage, AK held onto second place, followed by Louisville, KY, the North American hub for UPS. Far West U.S. -

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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). TEXAS CITIES SURGE AS RECOVERY EMPLOYMENT LEADERS. By Business Facilities Staff.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Louis and Indianapolis.

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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In 2013, Kentucky announced 281 new projects in which companies are investing $3.3 In the second quarter of 2013, Kentucky ranked first nationally in the number of new businesses reported—a six percent increase over the same period in 2012. In addition, pre-employment services were provided to over 92,000 Kentuckians last year.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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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. Shreveport Regional Airport. By BF Staff. billion in operating profit. Highway 165, U.S. Highway 80 and three nearby ports.

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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs

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The state ranks 9th in the country in total railroad mileage, and 76 percent of the track is operated by Class I railroads. Employing more than 650 Hoosiers, Celadon has approximately 4,000 associates nationwide and operates roughly 3,000 tractors and 8,700 trailers.

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California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana

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“From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics. As a company with bold job creation plans, Avept will be right at home in the business-friendly Hoosier state, where companies have now added more than 158,000 new jobs since 2013.”.

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