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OCTOBER 30, 2017

A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

Nashville 51

Nashville Airports Transportation Louisiana 51

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JULY 24, 2019

15th Annual Rankings: 2019 Metro Rankings Report. W e’ve subdivided our metro Economic Growth Potential ranking into small, medium and large categories this year. Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ are the top-ranked large metros in this flagship category, respectively. From the July/August 2019 Issue. ATLANTA NO.

Metro 108

Metro Atlanta Austin Innovation 108

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MAY 12, 2014

SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

Industrial 57

Industrial New Mexico Railroad Airports 57

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APRIL 25, 2022

In fact, building construction employment in the Chicago metro region reached 28,400 in December 2021. The plan for expansion to the Chicago O’Hare airport is to make modifications to ten gates and develop and operate ten concession locations. This is an increase of 11% (2,700 jobs) compared to December 2020.

Chicago 52

Chicago Construction Residential Plans 52

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APRIL 1, 2016

Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge. metro to fully integrate innovative technologies—self-driving cars, connected vehicles and smart sensors, among other advances—into its transportation network. DOT has pledged up to $40 million to the winning city, which will become the first U.S. Allen’s Vulcan Inc.

DOT 40

DOT Transportation Kansas City Mobility 40

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APRIL 26, 2012

are building new infrastructure and growing their economies at exponential rates. According to Liu, “Metro areas like Memphis will drive the next economy…[and]…Memphis must act with intention to leverage its strengths and transform its future.”. Memphis touts all four modes of transportation. Why start from scratch?”.

Memphis 80

Memphis Airports Conference Travel 80

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AUGUST 7, 2014

Rounding out the top five in BF ‘s Logistics Leaders (Air Cargo) metro rankings category are Anchorage, Louisville, Miami and Los Angeles. 1 metro in the magazine’s Logistics Leaders (Ports) category, followed by Houston and the Port Authority of NY/NJ. BUSINESS FACILITIES 2014 METRO RANKINGS REPORT. LOUISVILLE.

Memphis 53

Memphis Houston Los Angeles Metro 53

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JULY 6, 2016

Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Southwest view of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. By Dominique Cantelme. percent).”.

Florida 74

Florida Zoning Airports Employment 74

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AUGUST 5, 2013

These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. Sheffi is a professor of Engineering Systems and director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL).

Memphis 76

Memphis Michigan Transportation Florida 76

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MARCH 19, 2014

For companies seeking a central location that reaches numerous major metro areas, excellent transportation connections and a capable labor force, Joplin, MO is a great place to locate. The Joplin Metro area in southwest Missouri is in the center of North American markets. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St.

Missouri 45

Missouri Metro Kansas City Transportation 45

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MAY 19, 2014

Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery. Interstate 55 links eastern Arkansas to St.

Arkansas 47

Arkansas St. Louis Transportation Metro 47

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. In 2017, Moody’s Analytics expects the metro area’s population to expand 3.61 A new conference center at the waterfront Westin Hotel will draw visitors from around the nation.

Florida 72

Florida Tampa Airports Employment 72

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MAY 5, 2016

Accompanying this quality of place is a business climate combining an extensive collection of competitive advantages, from low business operating costs, to robust infrastructure, creating an ideal environment for success. These major investments will help the 1A region better compete in a rapidly growing economic sector.

Industrial 40

Industrial Airports Louisiana Florida 40

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

According to the Chicago Tribune , “The fund will award convertible notes initially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 to early-stage Illinois-based companies working in renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grid, next-generation transportation and water resource management. DECATUR: POISED FOR DEVELOPMENT.

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S. The company chose Florida over other Southeastern locations because of the close proximity to Melbourne International Airport and because Florida was the largest market for Embraer’s Phenom jets.

Industrial 60

Industrial Products Michigan Defense 60

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

Dubai is renowned for the world’s best Infrastructure and one of the tallest buildings in the world. Dubai Metro project. Construction of the Abu Dhabi Airport. The company also manufactures the precast panels and fabricate steel structures as well as transports ready- mixed concrete. Abu Dhabi commercial bank.

Construction 52

Construction Roads Engineering Infrastructure 52

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

Shreveport Regional Airport. Our major airports offer industrial property with runway access available to companies seeking to establish operations with enhanced ROI and lower costs. AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place.

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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JANUARY 14, 2014

Recently you may have heard that Indianapolis International Airport is offering daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. By Dominique Cantelme.

Indiana 49

Indiana America Roads Indianapolis 49

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Wheeling is also home to Chicago Executive Airport, the third-busiest airport in Chicagoland, which it co-owns with the neighboring City of Prospect Heights. The airport serves as a resource for business and industry, and is a magnet drawing commerce to the area. It recently completed a $5.9

Illinois 40

Illinois Design Chicago Airports 40

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MAY 9, 2022

To mark Europe Day, we’re exploring four impressive infrastructure projects connecting Europe – and keeping the continent at the forefront of construction innovation. However, the depth of many older canals limits the size of vessels that can use them – creating bottlenecks on this key transport infrastructure.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Travel Metro Transportation 52

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety. With no red tape.

Ohio 63

Ohio Airports Industrial Columbus 63

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

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. WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE. Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air-cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living.

Tennessee 57

Tennessee Memphis Education Nashville 57

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

From aerospace and aviation to cloud technology, biotechnology and life sciences, marine and international trade and logistics, the area offers a strong infrastructure to support these growing industries. Runway 9R-27L, located on the south side of the airport and running parallel to Griffin Road, is now being rehabilitated and lengthened.

Omaha 76

Omaha Mobility Georgia Arkansas 76

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MARCH 22, 2016

The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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JUNE 19, 2014

million aviation technical school is nearing completion at the Fairhope Airport Industrial Park, designated at an Alabama AdvantageSite. Alabama’s AdvantageSite program has had a tremendous success record in matching new industrial projects with infrastructure-rich sites in the state. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH.

Site 66

Site Wisconsin Georgia Certification 66

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. SRP executed on substantial load requirements while working in concert with Eastmark Developer DMB and the City of Mesa infrastructure needed for the project. manufacturing.” Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously.

Deals 107

Deals Georgia Arizona Atlanta 107

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Metro: Capital investment of at least $5 million and at least 25 new jobs. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S. TAX INCENTIVES.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas. ALABAMA INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD & BRIDGE PROGRAM: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program. Shovel Ready Silver certified sites means that its documentation is less than one year old and has proper zoning and infrastructure built to the property.

Site 49

Site Iowa Tennessee Georgia 49

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JULY 17, 2014

Data centers are generally multi-tenant Internet hosting data centers or single tenant enterprise data centers with minimum requirements for their telecommunications infrastructure specified by the Telecommunications Industry Association’s TIA-942 Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers.

Industrial 54

Industrial Chicago Michigan Illinois 54

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MARCH 12, 2014

hire 500 additional aviation technicians for a 750-employee MRO facility at Chennault International Airport. Gary Budzinski, the Executive Vice President and General Manager for CSC’s Global Infrastructure Services business, specifically cited local IT talent and technically trained college grads a reason for locating in Pittsburgh. “As

Alabama 55

Alabama Louisiana Georgia Pennsylvania 55

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. For this purpose, he developed and programmed an interface website as middleware between many internal and external services, such as BIM360, in order to integrate them seamlessly into the historically grown IT infrastructure at Bremer. Metro Manila, Philippines.

Construction 52

Construction BIM San Francisco Management 52

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JULY 15, 2014

This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. As a hub in the Great Lakes St.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64