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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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It is situated at the geographic center of the nation and is the crossroads for a wide range of business sectors, including manufacturing, finance, agriculture, technology and warehousing and distribution. Illinois is home to one of the world’s busiest airports, Chicago’s O’Hare International and a major commuter hub at Midway Airport.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety. As the city grows, its airport activity expands. Companies need to resolve the issues surrounding several sets of factors. percent increase.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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In less than four months, 2,830 homebuyers in 85 counties have reserved more than $360 million in financing, creating an estimated 1,400 new jobs. Served by three interstate highways: I-90, I-290 and I-355, Arlington Heights is conveniently located only 10 miles from O’Hare International Airport and five miles from Chicago Executive Airport.

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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They encompass landscapes that range from farms, forests, rivers and lakes to mountains, towns and urban cities and a transportation infrastructure with airports, highways, waterways, subways, bridges and tunnels to help move its more than 19 million residents where they need to go. Western New York provides both city and suburban living.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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AZLabs is located adjacent to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport making it a strategic location for unmanned and autonomous vehicle research and operations. Moreover, The Phoenix East Valley region, anchored by Mesa, has a much higher educational attainment rate than the national average. In 2015, Apple decided to put its $2 billion, 1.3-million-square-foot

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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There are good sites to develop because of our infrastructure which includes six ports, interstate highway, railway, airports, a large pipeline system, a loyal and productive workforce, and training facilities,” Swift says. We have plenty of opportunity here. Transportation issues aren’t fixed overnight,” he notes. “We

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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With multiple programs offering competitive incentives and financing to qualified recipients, Texas’ commitment to the economy, the people, and quality of life is without equal. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” LUBBOCK IS THE HUB CITY. Credit: Lubbock EDA.).

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