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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. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1 Just like AVs, these tasks require advanced sensors, as well as vision and geo guidance technology.

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

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a retailer and manufacturer of hats and sports apparel, recently announced plans to expand its headquarters and distribution operations in central Indiana, creating up to 758 new jobs over the next 10 years. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Hat World, Inc. (Photo: HOLY-CRAFT.COM.). Hat World, Inc., Mike Pence.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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It is conveniently located adjacent to Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International, as well as home to CN’s Intermodal Railway Terminal, the largest intermodal railway terminal in Canada. Harrison County in South Central Indiana boasts an outstanding transportation logistics network. Brampton is a people-powered economy.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. Additionally, the four county-wide economic development partners can assist companies not eligible for Next Michigan with other incentives, financing, workforce hiring and training, site selection, lean implementation, and marketing including government procurement.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Pennsylvania’s decision to consolidate hundreds of bridge projects into a single procurement financed by a bond fund managed by a new Public-Private Partnership (P3) should serve as a model for the rest of the country. The $722-million project is the largest private-activity bond financing of a public-private partnership in the U.S.

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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. Noting that the rolling pasture land was less than 20 miles from Atlanta’s international airport, the Pinewood team indicated it was a feasible location for their new studio complex. manufacturing.” million through the KJRA. Mike Pence said.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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MELONS: ANOTHER POWER CROP FOR INDIANA. Indiana’s agribusiness is as diverse as the farms, growers, suppliers and food processors that make up the industry. While known across the nation for Indiana sweet corn, the state is a national leader in a sweeter and more unique crop—melons. Indiana ranks No. Indiana ranks No.