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Seismic Side Effects

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The earthquake outbreak in Oklahoma comes just a few weeks after a similar shake-fest centered in the Azle, TX area north of Fort Worth. More than 30 earthquakes are said to have rattled Azle since November. “Common sense tells you the wells are playing a big role in this.”

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

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Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Four ports are located along the Arkansas River in Fort Smith, Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pine Bluff. The sector accounted for 24 percent of total export value in Arkansas.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Under the leadership of Chairman Cronin, it operates an accountable, efficient and transparent government—with a balanced and responsible budget. million tons).

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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Manufacturing currently accounts for 15 percent of all jobs in the region and remains the heart of West Michigan’s economy. Northern Virginia continues its reign as the nation’s leading data center hub, followed in the top five by Phoenix, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and the Las Vegas/Reno region, based on net absorption of megawatts.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Pauken is the chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission. The campus will more than double the size of Apple’s workforce in Texas over the next decade, supporting the company’s growing operations in the Americas with expanded customer support, sales and accounting functions for the region. billion, up 20.7 percent from $206.9

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Two of the leading employers, UPMC and West Penn Allegheny Health System, together account for more than 50,000 jobs. The Little Rock National Airport is operated by the Airport Commission, whose members are appointed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors. and Dallas-Fort Worth at 96.5. Pittsburgh, PA. Orlando at 96.3,

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