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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the country from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause damage to America’s crops, livestock, pets and the environment. These services allow the airport to serve as an initial port of entry for foreign visitors arriving in a country.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. because of its strong pro-business environment. Midwest Airports. Currently, O’Hare International Airport is ranked #6 in the nation in cargo coming through the airport with 4.6

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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The county is situated along I-95 with 5 interstate interchanges and it is within an easy drive to four major airports—Dulles, Reagan National, Baltimore Washington International and Richmond. Stafford Regional Airport recently opened a new 10,000-square-foot terminal. Leases range from 5,000 square feet to complete buildings.

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

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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. At Chicago Executive Airport (CEA), Atlantic Aviation completed construction of a new hangar. In late 2013, Gov.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Hat World Puts Expanded Headquarters In Zionsville, IN

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million to construct and equip a 150,000 square-foot office to house its headquarter operations at the Creekside Corporate Park in Zionsville, as well as lease more than 600,000 square feet of additional warehouse space in Indianapolis. Pence said. “As

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. Cappadoro says Nyrstar likes the direct access that the three South Florida airports give the company to its operations in Canada, the U.S., percent, construction which grew by 3.9 Chile, Peru and Mexico. “To

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Boyd Rutherford (left) and Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, discusses his 2017 Environmental Package. In total, the proposals represent nearly $65 million in investment in Maryland’s environment. Larry Hogan, with Lt. Photo: Joe Andrucyk, Executive Office of the Governor). HARFORD COUNTY, MD: PRIME MID-ATLANTIC LOCATION.