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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island. SOM’s design for the interior and architectural renovation emphasizes flexibility, fluidity, and information sharing. By the BF Staff. Evergreen Avenue. Of those jobs, 33.5

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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From the September/October 2016 Issue. An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. employment growth.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. Between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016, the U.S. As the city grows, its airport activity expands. percent increase. percent increase.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Florida ranks fourth in the nation for high tech employment. percent in March 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A 2016 study of 18 blue-chip tech employers conducted by PayScale found that most had fewer than 30 percent female employees; none had 50 percent or more. Photo © Ketterman).

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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

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In 2016, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade led 27 initiatives during the first round of the Blueprint 2.0 Bonsai Design, a 2017 Colorado Companies to Watch, will move its headquarters here next spring, complete with a signature aerial adventure course open to the public. initiatives.

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

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By Dominique Cantelme From the May/June 2016 Issue. Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports. billion pounds of cargo landing at the airport. supply chain.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Almost 50 percent of Ontario’s employment in the food/beverage sector is in Greater Toronto. Chicago, our third-ranked city for Food Processing Employment Leaders, has long been a center for the conversion of raw farm products into edible goods. Bacardi Canada Inc.,

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