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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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By Jonathan Sanders From the March/April 2016 Issue. We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more.

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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Louisiana has the most extensive network of pipelines in the nation, and offers unmatched supply-chain access to domestic markets via railroads and barges. PROJECT TITLE: FORMOSA PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX ENTERED BY: LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Thanks to these advantages, the state has experienced significant growth in numerous industries and emerged as a leader in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, bioscience, distribution and food processing. Bioscience is yet another emerging industry in Kansas.

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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 Like many locations in Colorado, the Grand Valley offers a juxtaposition of modern, industrial sites, historic downtown renovation projects and wide open land. initiatives. Interstate 70 and U.S.

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15 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants

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The grants awarded were: Brownsville I-40 Advantage, $500,000: Extension of 1600 linear feet of water line and boring under the railroad tracks to close the loop in the system along the bypass. Centerville Shipps Bend Industrial Site, $310,650: Construction of access road and new wastewater line to the property. acres of the 48.62

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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. The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. billion (the sale is pending).

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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million directly in the travel industry and 6.8 million in other industries. Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. casino industry supports 1.8 percent over 2016’s figure, and direct taxes from commercial gaming passed the $9 billion mark. This generated $2.5

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