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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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The Bronze Award winner in BF ’s 2015 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition will generate an estimated $17.7 Louisiana has the most extensive network of pipelines in the nation, and offers unmatched supply-chain access to domestic markets via railroads and barges. PROJECT IMPACT ESTIMATES.

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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. billion and adding an estimated 14,000 jobs. Photo: wot.motortrend.com.). The numbers back this up.

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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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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Louisiana Economic Development officials estimate the project will create 1,200 permanent new indirect jobs along with 3,000 construction jobs. There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. Photo: SWLA).

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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In 2015, San Marcos snared the largest job-creating project in the history of the city and surrounding Hays County—Amazon’s new fulfillment center, which is bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the region at the site. The establishment of the regional headquarters is expected to generate an estimated $94 million in capital investment.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. Energy Information Administration estimates that the Monterey shale field alone holds 15.4 billion barrels of oil, rivaling America’s total conventional reserves.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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In addition to the 800 jobs that will be created at the Baton Rouge facility over the next four years, LSU estimates the project will result in approximately 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of approximately 1,342 new, permanent jobs in the Capital Region. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million.

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