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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Without applying for, or accepting any tax incentives, Shorr Packaging chose a location on Ferry Road between Route 59 and Eola Road. Petersburg Invests in the Future: Fifty million people live within a 500-mile radius around Petersburg in Pike County, including Nashville, Atlanta, St. Midwest Airports. It spans 1,786.47

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Central Indiana has long been a favorite for the logistics world, given its extensive access to road and rail. The area’s quality of life and existing employers in fields such as bioscience, medical devices and motorsports have drawn highly skilled workers. Start with the county’s location. For example, 62.2

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We Analyzed 600+ Construction Job Listings for Gender Bias: What We Found Surprised Us

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We also looked at listings across various large metro areas and cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Washington DC, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Phoenix, London, Dublin, Sydney, and Auckland. . What does it mean to have gendered wording in job listings and why does it matter?

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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As part of its portion of $72 million in state incentives for Hankook, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has pledged infrastructure improvements including widening interstate exit ramps and creating a five-lane access road to the Corporate Business Park’s southern entrance near the site of the new plant. Honorable Mentions.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. Larger than Miami and Atlanta, Mesa is home to major operations for companies such as Apple, Boeing, Bridgestone, FUJIFILM, Mitsubishi, and Infineon. P83 Innovation Center campus conceptual renderings.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Indiana’s easy access and unmatched road, rail and waterway connectivity make the state a logistics hub and prime location for distribution centers, which need to get products to every corner of the nation quickly and efficiently.