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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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By Business Facilities Editorial Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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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. Last year’s groundbreaking on the project was an exciting one for Goose Island, which is quickly becoming known as an important tech hub within Chicago.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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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. 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. Almost 50 percent of Ontario’s employment in the food/beverage sector is in Greater Toronto. CENTRAL IN: A GROWING HUB.

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Feature Story: Aiming For The Top In Utah

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Gary Herbert insists he has no national political aspirations, but other governors eyeing the White House might want to take a look at his record before they dive into the 2016 race: it will be very hard to top. Herbert became Utah’s chief executive in 2009 when Gov. Jon Huntsman was named U.S. Ambassador to China.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Production of the new SUV will begin in the fourth quarter of 2016, with the first vehicle expected to roll off the new assembly line by the end of 2016. Construction of the planned expansion at Subaru’s Lafayette plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. “We customers,” Prof. billion over the next 10 years.

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