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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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From the July/August 2014 issue. Projections show that even just a 15 percent increase in 2014 could generate an additional 1,725 jobs and infuse another $10 million into Illinois’ economy.”. Two Metra commuter rail stations link it to Downtown Chicago and a host of other northwest suburban municipalities. By Robert Tilton.

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

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percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.

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Tallgrass Announces New $5 Million Brewing Facility In Manhattan, KS

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Tallgrass expects to begin production at the new location in late 2014. The building, a former call center near Manhattan’s regional airport, is located on nine acres of land, allowing room for future growth and expansion. Plains Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce Beer Blog-April-2014 Manhattan Tallgrass'

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

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From the January/February 2014 issue. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. By Jonathan Sanders.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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It is served by Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and CSX railroads, and provides lower cost and efficient shipping options to the east, west and gulf coasts, bypassing the congestion of Chicago, St. Louis, 165 miles from Indianapolis and 179 miles from Chicago, Decatur boasts a number of access outlets. Louis and Indianapolis.

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

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From the March/April 2014 issue. Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Southeast Arkansas Economic Development Commission BF-March/April-2014 Career Readiness Certificate Caterpillar Little Rock' By Shana Daley.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.