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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

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The finalists are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. USDOT developed the Smart City Challenge as a response to the trends identified in the Beyond Traffic draft report. Source: USDOT.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” an hour and be eligible to receive employer-provided coverage under an accident or health plan. Research Tax Credit: Kansas offers an income tax credit equal to 6.5% WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

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