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Expanding the exterior footprint

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Along with iconic European multi-mode transit stations, outdoor malls and open-air markets, Olsen cites the Ford Foundation Building’s atrium as a stellar example of ‘mid-doors.’ In the mid-90s, the Ford Foundation building was named a New York City Landmark.”. Human performance meets architectural performance.

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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. percent are in the manufacturing sector and nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. were named to the 2013 “Inc.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. 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: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Its proximity to O’Hare International Airport means that residents and businesses alike have direct, non-stop access to 200 destinations worldwide through 1,400 daily departures. Midwest Airports.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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19 million for Space Florida, $5 million for the Florida Sports Foundation, $74 million for Visit Florida’s tourism marketing and promotion efforts and $71 million for the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park. Chile, Peru and Mexico. “To

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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The state has 18 Fortune 500 companies specializing in areas such as health care, financial services, retail and food production. Paul International Airport. The region is a major transportation hub and travelers can reach any market in the country within three hours by air. The list includes Target Corp.,

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. The Tax Foundation names Florida the #1 business tax climate in the Southeast. percent).”.

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