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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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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.”. In addition, Decatur has an airport with a Class I Instrument Landing System and runways of 8,400 feet capable of supporting wide-body aircraft.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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From the July/August 2014 issue. 19 million for Space Florida, $5 million for the Florida Sports Foundation, $74 million for Visit Florida’s tourism marketing and promotion efforts and $71 million for the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). Photo: City of Cape Coral Economic Development Office.). By Dominique Cantelme.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent in 2014, 2.8 Rick Scott signed a bill into law that will eliminate sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment starting April 30, 2014. percent in 2014 and 4.1 Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.). By Dominique Cantelme. percent in 2012, 1.6

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. In addition, Decatur’s diverse economic foundation includes major operations for Tate & Lyle, another agri-business leader and the Mueller Company, a worldwide leader of water distribution products. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. Decatur has strong utility infrastructure capacity.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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From the January/February 2014 issue. million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Noting that the rolling pasture land was less than 20 miles from Atlanta’s international airport, the Pinewood team indicated it was a feasible location for their new studio complex. manufacturing.”

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program. To get ready, many states across the U.S. This is the first U.S.

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