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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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This is where you see development of hybrid trucks, electric trucks and hybrid cranes. and the 580-acre Inland Port Arizona in Casa Grande, AZ., The communities that are served by rural electric cooperatives in this region have the advantage of proximity to the vast majority of the United States population.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Since the onset of shale gas production, Pennsylvania businesses and homeowners have benefited from a 50 percent decline in natural gas prices and a corresponding 40 percent reduction in the cost of electricity. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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ARIZONA – updated for 2014. 30% reduction in Arizona’s corporate income tax rate, which decreases from 6.97% in 2014 to 4.9% Arizona Innovation Accelerator Fund: $18.2 Arizona Innovation Challenge: $3 million awarded annually ($1.5 Arizona Innovation Challenge: $3 million awarded annually ($1.5

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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THE ARIZONA COMPETITIVENESS PACKAGE (HB 2001) is a brand new incentive package which includes the following new incentive programs and updates: QUALITY JOBS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Provides Arizona income tax credits for companies creating new jobs and investing in Arizona. be at least 21 years old and have no criminal record.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. 16,416 miles of state and U.S.