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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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This has allowed Kansas to give back to those who have served America, while also helping employers find workers with strong work ethics and diverse, valuable experiences. Kansas also has one of the best and most extensive railroad systems in the country; the state’s 4,776 miles of track account for 2.23 railroad miles.

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

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K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. The Kansas City Animal Health Corridor is home to more than 300 animal health companies that account for 56 percent of worldwide animal health, diagnostics and pet food sales.

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Seismic Side Effects

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driving down the cost of natural gas, unlocking vast reserves of shale oil and powering America towards our long-sought goal of energy independence. The horizontal drilling technique known as fracking has spawned an energy revolution in the U.S., More than 30 earthquakes are said to have rattled Azle since November.

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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Kentucky has 2,760 rail miles and is a center for railroad giants: CSX, Canadian National, and Norfolk Southern. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) accounted for 40 percent of announced new investment and 30 percent of new jobs in 2013. If you prefer to ship by truck, 19 major interstates and highways lace the Commonwealth.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Small businesses engaged in food and beverage manufacturing continue to account for a larger share of total establishments in the food and beverage sector. In 2013, small businesses with less than 100 employees accounted for 90.2 is the largest manufacturer of gingerbread house kits in North America. percent in 2012.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. In Arkansas, you will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Meiwa Industry President Toshihiko Shimizu said the company “looks forward to providing lightweight, high-rigidity and eco-friendly interior parts for car manufacturers throughout North America” from its new Tennessee production facility. America does not take a bow until 32nd place on the index, averaging 20.55