Remove Chicago Remove Education Remove Estimating Remove Railroad
article thumbnail

FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. Their flexibility and standard size have made them popular worldwide with an estimated 17 million intermodal containers in the world today.

article thumbnail

Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

Business Facilities

In less than four months, 2,830 homebuyers in 85 counties have reserved more than $360 million in financing, creating an estimated 1,400 new jobs. Arlington Heights is a growing, thriving community just northwest of Chicago, home to 76,000 residents with an average household income of $95,000. Quinn said. “I

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. An estimated 38.4

article thumbnail

COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

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. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million. The approximately $30.5

Metro 110
article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Quality higher education is available through local and regional offerings.

article thumbnail

Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Baton Rouge, LA has had great success in executing its strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Metro 111