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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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From the January/February 2014 issue. In addition to a strong work ethic, Kansas workers are highly educated. The state ranks 17th in the nation for percentage of adults, 25 and over, with a high school education, and 16th for percentage of adults with a college degree. railroad miles. percent of all U.S.

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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From the March/April 2014 issue. A recent plant upgrade at the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant led to the production of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, named the 2014 North American Car of the year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Southeast BF-March/April-2014 Georgetown Louisville'

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Louis and Indianapolis. Exports from Illinois rose 5.1 percent to $68.1

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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From the January/February 2014 issue. In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will result in a 1.5-million-square-foot

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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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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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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.