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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air-cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living. RACING TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

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Over the last some years the US government is investing massively in the Infrastructural Development of the country which creates a use demand in the Construction Industry of the United States of America. Bechtel Group has expertise in the Infrastructure, Energy, petrochemicals, defence and nuclear security and mining and metals.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Examples of major logistics clusters include Memphis, home to hundreds of distribution centers and a major air freight hub with impressive land, water and rail logistics assets as well. The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. Photo: Memphismegasite.com.).

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS. With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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Department of Education as the state most effectively implementing the Race to the Top program. BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. Haslam’s intense focus on the state’s education system. How critical is logistics infrastructure to maintaining the strong growth potential of Tennessee? .

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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An airport of entry (AOE), usually designated with the word “international”, provides customs and immigration services for incoming flights. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country. NASHVILLE ASCENDS: A CITY AND AIRPORT FLYING HIGH.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. Ports along the Mississippi River are in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee. That represents 42 percent of the total U.S.