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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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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. Subsequently, the U.S.

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

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The half-ton 2015 F-150 has been stealing the spotlight lately for its revolutionary aluminum body and new powertrains, but its big brother Super Duty remains a critical component of Ford’s overall truck strategy. When the line is operational in 2015, 750 newly-hired workers will produce some 50,000 Lexus ES 350s each year.

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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. Pays at least $40,000/year in a community with a population of less than 40,000 for jobs created after July 1, 2015. A variable rate of credit is added for electricity produced using solar energy. Qualified jobs: .

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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In order to support the continued expansion of the renewable energy industry, Kansas has a goal of generating 15 percent of the state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2016, and the state’s utilities are on track to meet this target. joined the Topeka community in 2015. A further goal of 20 percent by 2020 has been set.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Qualified jobs must be occupied for at least 48 weeks by the employee and: Pay at least $28,000/year in a community with a population of less than 40,000 for jobs created prior to June 30, 2015 or $40,000/year for jobs created after July 1, 2015. A variable rate of credit is added for electricity produced using solar energy.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Since the onset of shale gas production, Pennsylvania businesses and homeowners have benefited from a 50 percent decline in natural gas prices and a corresponding 40 percent reduction in the cost of electricity. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Adjacent to Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads and Interstates 20 and 49, companies at AeroPark are strategically located near some of the largest consumer markets in the South. The Air Industrial Park offers all utilities and infrastructure including multiple rail spurs from Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads.