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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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From the September/October 2016 Issue. Economic developers can leverage the benefits of FTZs to attract jobs and investment, and to facilitate maintenance and expansion of their existing industrial base. Our zones are some of the most active in the country due in large part to the oil refining industry.” By the BF Staff.

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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. The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Southwest Louisiana is undergoing an industrial renaissance with record amounts of domestic and foreign-direct investment in new chemical and energy projects,” Gov. We encourage all of our industries to consider SWLA as a potential home base for their headquarters facilities.”. Edwards said. “We Businesses come first in St.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Additional construction will continue into 2016 and the plant is anticipated to begin commercial production in 2018.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media. suppliers.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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The federal Bureau of Land Management, which has subsurface mineral rights for much of the Monterey shale field, in December sold about 15 leases for thousands of acres of potential shale development in California. SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. has made Louisiana a prime development state for major capital investments in new and expanding process industries–manufacturers that rely heavily upon natural gas as a feedstock. times that of the Nos.