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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Today, 30,000 ADM employees around the globe convert oilseeds, corn, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Decatur is also home to Foreign Trade Zone #245 and a U.S. Louis and Indianapolis. Exports from Illinois rose 5.1

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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From the January/February 2014 issue. Other workforce development initiatives include a credentialing initiative to help workers obtain industry recognized certifications and an engineering initiative which is increasing the number of engineering students in Kansas universities. railroad miles. percent of all U.S.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. Economic developers can leverage the benefits of FTZs to attract jobs and investment, and to facilitate maintenance and expansion of their existing industrial base. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 military forces.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 percent to $80 billion in 2014.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. According to the report, the all-cargo air industry is facing “chronic over-capacity and deteriorating yield.”. Spending in the U.S.

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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.). The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. By Business Facilities Staff.

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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.”. Existing Foreign Trade Zone and U.S. WHEELING, IL IS A DYNAMIC BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL HUB. By Robert Tilton.