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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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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 will assist communities in finalizing infrastructure and engineering improvements for project-ready certified sites. Photo credit: Tim Barber /Times Free Press).

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Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries

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Cool Planet could have invested anywhere in the world, but they chose our state because of our strong business climate, vast oil and gas infrastructure and our world-class energy workforce. Construction will begin on the second bio-refinery at the Port of Natchitoches by the summer of 2015, with a completion date in the summer of 2016.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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From the September/October 2015 Issue. A robust utility and transportation infrastructure enhances production and transportation of goods in all parts of the service territory. The transportation infrastructure running through Southern Indiana is an advantage for any company. By the BF Staff.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. s intention to create 2,600 jobs in Charlotte and Cary by the end of 2015. Another North Carolina win was MetLife, Inc.’s

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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They sponsored buses to transport students to national trade shows held at McCormick Place in Chicago, including IMTS and Fab Tech. The City of Chicago continues to attract companies looking to access our highly skilled workforce, transportation system and diverse business climate,” said Mayor Emanuel.

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