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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Developers, investment interests and supply chain executives remain optimistic about our nation’s seaports,” said John Carver, head of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) group, “Influenced by an evolving maritime logistics industry, global and trade transformations such as the extension of the Panama Canal and growth of U.S.

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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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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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One of the most compelling reasons for Northrup Grumman’s decision to invest in Florida was the availability of aviation workforce and the large “badgeable” talent pool with which to draw from. With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Since the Shovel Ready Program began in 2009, it has helped to draw projects like Geringhoff and many others to the region.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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Since the site selection industry does not have a universally agreed upon set of criteria for a first-rate site, Tennessee entrusted two consulting firms and its economic development officers to create a menu of rigorous benchmarks which sites must meet in order to qualify as “certified.”.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, City Manager Chris Brady and Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak assisted Apple with its Foreign Trade Zone application to provide real and personal property tax relief for Apple’s investment in the Mesa site.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Recently you may have heard that Indianapolis International Airport is offering daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Louisville International Airport is the home of UPS Worldport, which completed three expansions since 2003. Several sites within Hendricks County are foreign trade zones, too.

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