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Autocar Chooses Alabama For $120M Investment

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Among them are access to a great business environment, strong state and local governmental partners, a skilled workforce, and proximity to our customers and suppliers.”. We are confident that Autocar’s suppliers will find a welcoming environment here as well.”.

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Icy Hot

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The good news is that a recently proposed set of guidelines is being embraced as the starting point for negotiations between international players in the Arctic development sweepstakes. That sled already has left the barn, so the pending question is whether the world can agree on a set of ground rules for business expansion into the Arctic.

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

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because of its strong pro-business environment. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. per square foot, lower than the Chicago Market average of $4.84. rail freight passes through Chicago’s rail yards. DuPage County has a business-friendly environment. million tons).

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FEATURE STORY: Nothing Matters More Than Talent

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The structure will have appropriate infrastructure to support these activities with substantial outdoor areas for testing in a variety of environments. In northwest suburban Chicago a vibrant manufacturing base exists. This facility will allow companies to build and adapt robots for new industries. percent overall.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. The local economic development office for Rochester, NH led the Recruitment Team for the project, and persevered during a two year selection and negotiation process, managing a complex package of deliverables. The campaign, built on the tagline of “Life.

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