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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.

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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 A recent plant upgrade at the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant led to the production of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, named the 2014 North American Car of the year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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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. Southeast Utilities Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce BF-July/Aug-2013 Boeing Monroe Santee Cooper Shreveport'

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce

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A temporary fix as part of a 2012 budget deal made projects eligible upon signing of an agreement before the end of 2013. Oklahoma is served by three Class 1 Railroads—UP, BNSF and Kansas City Southern—utilizing over 2,500 miles of Class 1 rail lines and over 3,700 total miles of rail. runways; one with a 7,800 ft.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Texas Governor Rick Perry. By Jack Rogers.

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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. Quinn also looks to embrace green energy with the Illinois Clean Energy Fund. were named to the 2013 “Inc. percent in 2012.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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From the May/June 2013 issue . The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. Photo: Bon.lt.com.). By Business Facilities Staff. Great Lakes U.S. Great Lakes U.S.

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