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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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A number of factors must be taken into account when processing food. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. personal income, wholesale sales, and about 50 percent of its retail trade are accounted for within this radius. Half of the U.S.

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

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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. The state also ranks in the top 10 in railroad miles, which helps facilitate second day freight delivery to every area of the continental U.S.

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The Process of Food

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A number of factors must be taken into account when processing food. million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers. personal income, wholesale sales, and about 50 percent of its retail trade are accounted for within this radius. Half of the U.S.

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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. Subsequently, the U.S. This is a result of the industry’s $13 billion in capital spending in 2012, a 16.1

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What Is Pavement Marking | Types of Pavement Markings & Their Meanings

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Vehicles are permitted to transit. Crossings of the highway and the railroad. The geometric configuration and planned lane usage of a roundabout must be taken into account when designing the roundabout’s pavement markings and signage. Traffic in any direction is allowed to drive across the broken yellow lines with caution.

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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. Youngstown, OH: Exports Engine. billion), Canada ($16.8

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. 001) of UI taxable wages for employers with positive UI reserve account balances and employers subject to Section 977(c) of the California Unemployment Insurance Code (CUIC). Railroad Spurs. The tax rate is set by statute at 0.1% (.001)

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