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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Cloud’s Airport Industrial Park, an area certified as “Shovel Ready” under the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Shovel Ready Site Certification Program.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Harrison County in South Central Indiana boasts an outstanding transportation logistics network. Before Interstate 64 connected Harrison County to the Midwest marketplace the communities in this rural South Central Indiana County depended on agriculture to drive the economy. They also purchase grain from Harrison County farmers.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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In addition, by the end of 2012 a new interstate—I-69—will be open for traffic in southwestern Indiana, a brand new highway that opens up new territory for potential logistics facility sites. Amazon recently announced that another one of its facilities would spring to life in Indiana as well.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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. “Locating this Innovation Center in [the Atlanta area] makes good business sense because we can draw from a deep pool of local talent,” said Randy Mott, GM’s chief information officer. Additional phases over the next five years will add 600,000 square feet of sound stages as well as more workshop/office space for production companies.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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In addition, by the end of 2012 a new interstate—I-69—will be open for traffic in southwestern Indiana, a brand new highway that opens up new territory for potential logistics facility sites. Amazon recently announced that another one of its facilities would spring to life in Indiana as well. Great Lakes U.S.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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That new hangar includes 26,000-square feet of hangar area and 7,800-square feet of office space. The new facility will include 15,000-square feet of hangar space and 3,000-square feet of office complex on the north side of Tower Road. An attractive building, it is consistent with the style of Atlantic’s other facilities.

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Why You Can’t Hire Your Way Out

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And blending smart automation with company goals can move your office team from tactical to strategic to help meet hiring needs and daunting revenue projections. Centralize certifications for performance management, career planning and compliance processes. Improve productivity and engagement through employee training. .