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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. Beshear.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Logistics costs as a percentage of GDP in the U.S. Subsequently, the U.S.

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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. Postsecondary education is joining with business and government to create innovative new skills initiatives, aimed at educating students so they will be trained on the latest advances. What about trains? by CNBC in 2012.

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

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The Innovation Campus at Wichita State is a new and unique partnership that combines the university’s world class aviation research with industry expertise. 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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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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With a wide assortment of talented workers and a rich history of innovation, research and product development, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is home to the United States’ top corporations and a leader in health and life sciences, food and agriculture, technology and financial services. MSP International Airport offers non-stop flights to 114 U.S.

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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 Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. percent in 2012.

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

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“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. Final composition of the board is still under development.