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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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Enjoying an abundance of economic assets and fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, the nine-parish (county) region of Acadiana in south Louisiana is a special place to do business — culturally vibrant and rich in Cajun heritage. Number one issue today is skilled and available workforce and a sustainable pipeline for talent acquisition.

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Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment

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Louisiana is bringing together state, regional and local partners, including business and higher education resources, in intelligent collaborations yielding sustainable economic growth. Bell Helicopter, which expects to begin production in 2016, already has secured several hundred customer orders for its new commercial aircraft.

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BUSINESS REPORT: GA Notches Record Job Growth And Investment In 2012

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Georgia is America’s leading source of sustainable biomass, and is ranked third in the US for its biomass potential. Proximity to the customer base represented by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was a key factor in Porsche’s selection of the Aerotropolis site, the location of a former Ford Motor Company plant.

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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. Foreign Trade Zone status at the County’s airport – significant cost savings for manufacturers through tax exemptions and tariff reductions.

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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. But what you might not know is how the new San Francisco flight actually came to fruition, and what it says about Indiana’s collaborative business spirit and ability to get things done.

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Travel tips and advice for group tours: How to choose an organised tour

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If eco-credentials are important to you, choose a small company that focuses on sustainability, environmental impact and community engagement. An apparently cheaper tour might charge later for entrance fees, meals and airport transfers. You can find a level of security in uncertain places. THE ITINERARY. THE DEPARTURE.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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Recent upgrades to the Port’s security system allow the Port to handle high-security shipments. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is within minutes of Oswego County. The Oswego County Airport boasts two 5,200 feet paved runways ideal for business, industry and private aviation.