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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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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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From the July/August 2014 issue. To lure new high-tech ventures, Reno is emphasizing its proximity to Silicon Valley (the city is a four-hour drive from San Francisco) and the fact that Nevada has no corporate or inventory taxes. Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report. By the Business Facilities Staff.

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Location Focus: New York – The Empire State Leverages Its Strengths

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From the March/April 2014 issue. With the real estate inventory, the tax incentives, and the support of New York’s public and private university system, which boasts one of the largest research and development capacities in the world, companies will be able to establish themselves in a market that has all of the elements of success. ?

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

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From the March/April 2014 issue. In addition, the Arkansas Freeport Law exempts inventory tax on raw materials, goods in progress, and finished goods bound for out-of-state shipment. Southeast Arkansas Economic Development Commission BF-March/April-2014 Career Readiness Certificate Caterpillar Little Rock' By Shana Daley.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. 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.” There is no inventory tax, which is particularly advantageous to distribution companies. Spending in the U.S.

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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. Applications for that round of certification will open in January 2014.

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