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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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From the January/February 2014 issue. Kansas also has no personal property tax, no inventory tax and no franchise tax. In addition to a strong work ethic, Kansas workers are highly educated. A Career and Technical Education initiative allows high school students to take postsecondary technical education classes at no cost.

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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. Department of Education as the state most effectively implementing the Race to the Top program. BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. Haslam’s intense focus on the state’s education system. Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report.

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

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From the March/April 2014 issue. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. Department of Education.

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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.”. The property is being prepared for occupancy sometime in September 2014 by FedEx Ground Services to accommodate its expanding operations.

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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.” In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel.

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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. We expect that this growth will continue into the future as the available existing building inventory shrinks and there is a greater need for vacant sites for new development,” said Gromberg. Applications for that round of certification will open in January 2014.

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