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Tennessee’s burgeoning automotive industry includes 910 companies, employs more than 113,000 workers and has an economic impact of more than $31 billion. Verd Industrial Park in Athens, TN. Automotive components supplier Meiwa Industry announced last summer it will open its first U.S. plant in Lewisburg, TN, an investment of $6.1

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MAY 19, 2014

1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. In Arkansas, you will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Department of Education as the state most effectively implementing the Race to the Top program. BH: Tennessee has been making great strides in education thanks to Gov. Haslam’s intense focus on the state’s education system. auto industry. Related articles across the web. BF: Tennessee has been cited by the U.S.

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MAY 14, 2014

Water technology is another strong industry in the state, employing nearly 15,500 people in water and wastewater treatment technology. With its strong lineup of companies and water technology know-how, Minnesota is poised to tap what many experts are predicting will be a $22 trillion industry worldwide by 2030. Cloud factory.

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MAY 12, 2014

logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Industrial supplies represented the largest goods export category with a record $499.5 The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) continues to expect net post-tax profits for the entire industry to fall from $7.9 exports of goods and services increased by 14.5

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. billion in additional investment from federal grants, private investors and industry has followed the TETF commitments, more than quadrupling the amount invested by the TETF. It was a bipartisan solution created with the input of industry and environmental groups.”.

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MAY 1, 2013

Coverage of its 4,974 square miles is aided by I-90, I-86 and Route 219; Buffalo-Niagara International Airport; the Port of Buffalo; and four class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific). The Long Island Region is a magnet for commerce and industry and a world leader in technology development.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Illinois has a broad economic base with Chicago in the northeast; small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in the central and western regions; and natural resources like coal, timber and petroleum in the south. percent of the workforce has gained education beyond high school.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. But Huntsville, our no.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. The Corridor is home to major multi-modal sites and industrial parks offering high quality/high value industrial buildings and acreage. Clair County. The last two years have been the strongest for U.S.

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JANUARY 14, 2014

Incorporated in 1949, Hoosier Energy is a generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) providing wholesale electric power and services to 18 member distribution cooperatives in central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois to meet the collective electricity needs of more than 750,000 residents, businesses, industries and farms.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

As part of the community’s efforts to grow and support commerce and industry, Arlington Heights recently approved a Zero Interest Loan program available to both new and existing businesses. WHEELING, IL IS A DYNAMIC BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL HUB. Wheeling’s position as a dynamic business and industrial center continues to prosper.

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MARCH 19, 2014

A renovated warehouse space in Joplin’s industrial park has served as a temporary location for East Middle School students since the tornado. Missouri Southern State University in Joplin offers a strong industrial technology program. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. The plant will be located on an 83-acre GRAD site in the Effingham County Industrial Park. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

As one of the largest segments of Agribusiness, the food processing industry interacts with farmers, livestock growers, distributors and consumers to convert fresh ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products into finished goods. Agriculture is the second largest industry in NY behind tourism.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Virginia offers a talented work force, more than 500,000 students enrolled in over 100 in-state institutions of higher education and easy access to domestic and global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, the Port of Virginia and two of the nation’s largest railroads. PPI/Time Zero Inc.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media.

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JUNE 19, 2014

One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Here is a roundup of some of the leading certification programs which have become the key for states and local municipalities to get their industrial sites ready in order to lure in new businesses and large-scale projects.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Texas’ commitment to growth through innovation is manifested in the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF), a grant program designed to expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies through partnerships between the state, higher education institutions, and private industry.

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APRIL 8, 2014

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. has made Louisiana a prime development state for major capital investments in new and expanding process industries–manufacturers that rely heavily upon natural gas as a feedstock. times that of the Nos.

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JULY 15, 2014

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. Much of the foods found in grocery stores have been processed, and the industry remains one of the largest in the United States. Overall, the food processing industry is largely necessary in today’s society.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. A Big Focus On Industry Clusters. It outperformed overall U.S. exports, which grew by 15.8 Texas is accustomed to being #1.

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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. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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MARCH 21, 2014

INCOME TAX CAPITAL CREDIT: Currently codified as Article 7, Chapter 18, Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975. Industries that qualify for the CAPCO program may include manufacturing, processing, or assembling products; conducting research and development; or providing services. on public right-of-ways in conjunction with industrial projects.

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