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Race to a Smart Future

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metro to fully integrate innovative technologies—self-driving cars, connected vehicles and smart sensors, among other advances—into its transportation network. As reported last month on BF.com, seven finalist cities have been chosen for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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The regions that submitted Regional Cities Initiative applications are: Central: The region’s priority projects include a 35-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line dubbed the Red Line, a 60-acre tech and innovation district, and enhanced trails and pathways to advance the region’s quality of life.

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STATE FOCUS – Ohio: Slow And Steady

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The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, or NAMII, opened its doors in September 2012 and has since been redefining the TechBelt as the place where next-generation manufacturing research will thrive, with Youngstown-Warren as the center point. The greater Marion Community Area New Development Organization, Inc.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Decatur airport provides another important transportation option; with runways of 8,500 feet in length and 150 feet wide the airport is capable of handling large freight carrying aircraft. More than 60 airports are located throughout New Mexico. Three cargo carriers serve the airport: Federal Express, DHL and UPS.

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BUSINESS REPORT: GA Notches Record Job Growth And Investment In 2012

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Largest Cities (2011): Atlanta, 432,427; Augusta, 196,494; Columbus, 194,107; Savannah, 139,491. Proximity to the customer base represented by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was a key factor in Porsche’s selection of the Aerotropolis site, the location of a former Ford Motor Company plant. GEORGIA FAST FACTS.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Gaining Honorable Mention Awards in this category were Greater MSP (Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership) and Columbus (OH) 2020. In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance.

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