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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Sequestration went into effect on March 1, and defense companies are now bracing for the consequences of mandatory budget cuts and waiting for details regarding the impact on specific programs. The Air Industrial Park offers all utilities and infrastructure including multiple rail spurs from Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads.

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

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DuPage County is in close proximity to North America’s largest inland port, the Centerpoint Intermodal Center, which provides direct access to the BNSF logistics park and the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. 50 percent of all U.S. rail freight passes through Chicago’s rail yards. DuPage County has a business-friendly environment.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Nine miles of rail, able to accommodate up to 250 railcars with rail served by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. There is $2 million-plus annual budget for ongoing security at the port. Open berth for project-cargo operations with an apron lay-down area of 105,000 square feet.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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She ensures teams are aligned, clients are happy, and projects are delivered on time and within budget. “Jonathon’s goal is to transform the image of the construction industry from one that over-promises and under-delivers to one that embraces technology and delivers quality work on budget and on time.”. Christian Franz Hammerl.

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Crystal Ball 2013

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Supreme Court strikes down Voting Rights Act, rules union members get 3/5ths vote. – French President Francois Hollande storms out of European budget talks after Angela Merkel demands new tax on crepes. Treasury, demanding it stop using his likeness on pennies. – U.S. – U.S. . – U.S.

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Crystal Ball 2013

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Supreme Court strikes down Voting Rights Act, rules union members get 3/5ths vote. – French President Francois Hollande storms out of European budget talks after Angela Merkel demands new tax on crepes. Treasury, demands it stop using his likeness on pennies. – U.S. – U.S. . – U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Brand new companies, existing companies embarking on R&D for the first time and established companies expanding their R&D budget are eligible. Right-to-Work State: Union membership in Kansas is 6.8%, well below the national average. Workers’ Compensation: Kansas ranks 9th lowest in the U.S.

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