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BUSINESS REPORT: Arkansas — Dassault Invests $60 Million In Little Rock Expansion

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Targeted Industries: IT, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Systems, Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences, Transportation Logistics. Arkansas ranks ninth on the list of top states achieving LEED certification (per capita) for its facilities. GDP (All Industry 2011): $105.8 billion*. ARKANSAS LEEDS THE WAY.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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The Aerospace/Defense industry reported its third consecutive year of record revenue and profit last year. The uptick came on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market that more than offset a soft defense performance. For 2012, the top 100 Aero/Defense companies reported a record-setting $695 billion in revenue and $59.8

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery. Hunt Transport, ABF Freight System, P.A.M.

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Best Hearing Protection for Chainsaw Use

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Our top overall choice is Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs because we appreciated the NRR of 37 dB. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs Earmuffs 37 dB Many color options, Padded, foldable Plastic, metal, foam. Decibel Defense Professional Safety Earmuffs. Easy transport. Nice design. compact design.

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AAR Announces 500 New Jobs In Lake Charles, LA

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Aerospace And Defense Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Incentives Logistics And Distribution Louisiana Online Features Transportation Infrastructure U.S. The State will provide $3.7 Most of the funds will be allocated to basic instructional equipment (e.g.,

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Hacking and Hijacking

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The only thing standing in the way of 787s joining the fleets of major airlines was certification by the Federal Aviation Administration that the aircraft was ready for commercial use. Early in 2008, Boeing was ramping up production of its new 787 Dreamliner in anticipation of a commercial roll-out scheduled for July of that year.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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Tennessee’s strength in transportation and logistics offer unparalleled access to all markets within the U.S. BH: Tennessee has a distinct competitive strength in transportation and logistics. BH: As a state, Tennessee has a lot to offer to a variety of industries, and that is evident with automotive manufacturers. Far West U.S.