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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. Although growth is expected to slow, commercial aerospace companies continue to be optimistic about the future, industry experts say. 12 percent of Tech’s engineering majors enter the aerospace/defense industry.

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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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15 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants

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The Site Development Grant program is part of Tennessee’s larger Rural Economic Development Fund, announced by Governor Bill Haslam in October 2015. The grants awarded were: Brownsville I-40 Advantage, $500,000: Extension of 1600 linear feet of water line and boring under the railroad tracks to close the loop in the system along the bypass.

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

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Thanks to these advantages, the state has experienced significant growth in numerous industries and emerged as a leader in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, bioscience, distribution and food processing. Bioscience is yet another emerging industry in Kansas. A further goal of 20 percent by 2020 has been set.

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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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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 This generated $2.5 trillion in economic output and supported 15.7 million jobs, including 8.9 It also created $267.9

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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.