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Race to a Smart Future

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DOT received such a huge response to its call for applications—78 cities entered the contest—that it expanded the number of finalists from five to seven. ” The winning city will be announced in June, but we’ve taken a peek at some of the finalists’ applications. DOT has encouraged the finalists to “think big.”

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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Indiana may be known as the Crossroads of America, but the aptly named Hoosier state connects far more than travelers criss-crossing through the state’s network of interstate highways. As enthusiasm for the city swells, so too does its population. Between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016, the U.S. percent increase.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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As the region’s conduit to travel, BNA often serves as the first and last impression of Nashville for travelers. Recently introduced concepts, including Hissho Sushi, Vino Volo and Berry Field Bistro, now give travelers even more dining options at the airport. The Nashville Airports Experience. The world is taking note, too.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Four sections are now open to travelers. supply chain.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Accomplishments • Hired as an entry-level draftsman in 2015 and worked up the ranks to become project director. Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel . Off the Clock • Painting • Travel.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The permit is $250 annually and is applied to a single truck, giving companies the flexibility to pay for only the trucks that will travel in the zone rather than paying for their entire fleet. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. The zone allows trucks up to 96,000 pounds of cargo even if they have a reducible load.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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The City of York and York County Development Corporation (YCDC) has a shovel ready 34-acre site adjacent to a rail spur. All sites are within five miles of Interstate 80, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west, which gives rail access to a bevy of manufacturers, agri-business and logistic companies alike.