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

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NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS. In 2012, the Port of New Orleans completed more than $100 million in new infrastructure projects port-wide in order to grow its facilities to handle rising trade volumes tied to the Panama Canal expansion. With its proximity to the center of the U.S. GLOBAL RANKINGS.

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East vs. West

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According to the report, both southern California ports are upgrading and expanding to ensure their infrastructures are prepared to handle the largest ships during the next decade and beyond. By train, cargo can get to Chicago in four days. from the Far East. to reduce transit times.

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

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. Ports along the Mississippi River are in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee. That represents 42 percent of the total U.S.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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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. Decatur has strong utility infrastructure capacity. percent increase over 2011 levels.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. Impact Infrastructure, LLC. Service Employees International Union. USGBC Memphis Regional Chapter. Chatham County Commission. CHB Industries, Inc. Chidester Engineering, PLLC. Choate Construction Company. Christie Development Services. Chula Ross Sanchez.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. Within the industrial parks, all sites have utilities and other necessary infrastructure in place.