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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. The state will cross the trillion dollar threshold for nominal GSP in 2017. By Dominique Cantelme.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. 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. which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. By the BF Staff. percent increase.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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From the September/October 2017 Issue. Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. By the BF Staff. advanced manufacturing.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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The Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement project aims to replace 558 aging bridges across the Keystone State by the end of 2017. Navagant Research forecasts that the global SGaaS market, estimated at $1.7 Trainees must be guaranteed full-time employment upon successful completion of the training program. for the first time.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. Rail freight facilities in Los Angeles are being upgraded to make the turnaround times even faster. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.