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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. were named to the 2013 “Inc. were named to the 2013 “Inc. Photo: Village of Arlington Heights.).

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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. He is an expert in systems optimization, risk analysis and supply chain management.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2 Maple Lodge Farms represents one of Brampton’s success stories, combining rich farming tradition, state-of-the-art, in-house processing technology and retail outlets, and exports throughout North America. percent in 2012. million investment.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Rendering of the latest 20,000 square-foot corporate hangar coming to the Villiage of Whelling in 2013.

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

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T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. trillion dollars on logistics in 2013, a 2.3 percent in 2013 and 8.3 percent higher than the same time in 2013. percent increase from 3.961 cents in 2013. supply chain. percent. “In

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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Each new school features a time capsule that will preserve mementos relevant to the 2013-2014 school year. A building management system controls fresh air, temperatures, and lighting. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. Energy efficient lighting is used throughout.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Slow economic growth has kept the percentage low, but the supply chain sector has made great strides in productivity, asset utilization and inventory management in the past three years.” Wilson predicts that these supply chain management improvements will continue even as higher volumes return to the market place. Spending in the U.S.