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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. 12 percent of Tech’s engineering majors enter the aerospace/defense industry. By BF Staff.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more. IL FILM INDUSTRY IS SURGING.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 million in other industries. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. casino industry supports 1.8 commercial gaming in the 2017 calendar year. In 2017, there were 460 commercial casino locations across 24 states.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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When the Panama Canal expansion is complete in 2015, supersized post-Panamax ships from Asia will be able to traverse the canal and, for the first time, have direct all-water shipping access to ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast. By Jenny Vickers. From the July/August 2013 issue. markets via train or truck.

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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

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Launched in 2015, Blueprint 2.0 Like many locations in Colorado, the Grand Valley offers a juxtaposition of modern, industrial sites, historic downtown renovation projects and wide open land. The program, known as Blueprint 2.0, Shovel ready sites available in Fruita, CO with a view. Photo: Ken Redding). Interstate 70 and U.S.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For FY16 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) EDD has received an appropriation of $50 million in LEDA CO. Receipts from the sale of or from maintaining, refurbishing, remodeling, or otherwise modifying a commercial or military carrier over 10,000 pounds gross landing weight. Certain green industries. Qualified jobs: .