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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. Businesses in an FTZ may see a reduction in duties on labor, overhead and profit.

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

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In 2004, Hat World was purchased by Nashville, TN-based Genesco Inc. Since opening our first laboratory, our profits have tripled every year,” said J. The company sells officially licensed and branded headwear for collegiate and professional sports teams, along with other specialty fashion products. Jeff Schwegman, Ph.D.,

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