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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. military forces.

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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. RACING TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION. The TN Department of Education also has launched TNLEAD Leadership Grants. initiative.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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It is the largest business practice a company has to manage and to be deemed successful and efficient it should be done in a cost-effective, timely, safe and secure fashion. The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 Overall, between the Joplin schools and MSSU, more than $100 million has been spent on educational facilities.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia’s High-Tech Economy Keeps Growing

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Virginia offers a talented work force, more than 500,000 students enrolled in over 100 in-state institutions of higher education and easy access to domestic and global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, the Port of Virginia and two of the nation’s largest railroads.

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

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percent for a secure, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. 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. Quinn launched the Welcome Home Illinois program in April.

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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. By Dominique Cantelme. From the September/October 2013 issue. and San Francisco.

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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. CPRT will secure private financing for the residential building, which will also be an asset of the WMF.

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