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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014. The present effort in this part of the project is to develop 600 acres that will be the foundation of Virginia’s fourth, deep-water marine terminal.

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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. By Shana Daley.

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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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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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From the March/April 2014 issue. The region sits in the middle of major trucking, shipping and railroad systems, allowing goods to flow efficiently throughout the country. This foundation of firms ensures that enterprises thrive in this unique community. By Robert Tilton. jobless rate. Advanced Manufacturing and Technology.

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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From the January/February 2014 issue. The state has put in place a solid foundation for robust job creation for years to come.”. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will result in a 1.5-million-square-foot Bill Haslam announcing Eastman Chemical’s $1.6-billion billion expansion in Kingsport, TN.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port.