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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois is home to one of the world’s busiest airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International and a major commuter hub at Midway Airport. In addition, the state has more than 137 public use airports, 270 heliports and 840 aviation facilities. Foreign trade zones also are located in Peoria, Lawrenceville, Rockford and the Quad Cities.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Now, Florida’s leaders are committed to expanding upon that foundation by making sure the business community knows that Florida is open for business. In fact, Florida’s infrastructure is ranked #1 in America. Photo: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.).

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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Bristow Group’s Americas Region, strategically headquartered in New Iberia, has operated for over 50 years in North America. Comprising operations in North America, South America, Latin America and Trinidad, it primarily provides crew transport services to offshore drilling rigs and production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In addition, Decatur’s diverse economic foundation includes major operations for Tate & Lyle, another agri-business leader and the Mueller Company, a worldwide leader of water distribution products. Decatur is becoming a leading transportation and logistics hub. Decatur has strong utility infrastructure capacity.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

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North Central Florida prospers with natural resources, convenience to large markets and intermodal transportation channels such as rail systems and commercial airports. Its seaports and airports create a cost competitive logistics and distribution network with access to the global economy. Florida: Location And Business Advantages.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Renovate America partners with cities and counties to provide financing solutions that help save energy, lower utility bills, reduce emissions, create new jobs and increase property values. McNeill, CEO of Renovate America. Many homeowners who choose HERO have a system in their home fail, need replacement or need an upgrade.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Stretch Wrap Packaging Industries, a manufacturer of plastic stretch wrap for the logistics industry, also has relocated to the Fort Lauderdale area from Suriname, South America; the company has committed to add 200 jobs over the next three years. The City has two HUB Zones through SBA, and is a New Market Tax Credits eligible community.

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