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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. Mark Kirk, representatives from UI Labs and World Business Chicago, and various industry partners who supported the winning bid were at the White House for the announcement. “We

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Bradley Corp. celebrates plant opening in Wisconsin | Management.

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and facilities in Marion, Ohio; Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Ontario, Calif. and Chicago, Ill. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Bath/Kitchen Faucets. Remodeling. Technology GPS. IR Cameras. PCs/Tablets. Smartphones. Tools Apparel. Cordless Tools. Hand Tools. Trucks Alternative Fuel Vehicles. Fleet Management. Business Coach.

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

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In March, IBM announced a new 800-job technology center in downtown Baton Rouge that will provide software development and software maintenance services to clients in the U.S. with services that address the increasing demand for flexible software to keep up with Big Data, cloud and mobile requirements they are facing.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Traditionally known as the “Creative Capital of the South,” Baton Rouge has established itself as a thriving high-tech hub for IT/software development and digital media while continuing to be an attractive location for corporate headquarters, relocations and traditional manufacturing. The new tech center will provide IBM’s clients in the U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Less than a day’s drive from New York, Chicago, St. A drive of just seven hours gets you to destinations including Chicago, Pittsburg, Atlanta or Memphis. Start with the county’s location. Central Indiana has long been a favorite for the logistics world, given its extensive access to road and rail.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Not surprisingly, the traditional Northern auto centers (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana) continue to rule the roost as supply chain Jobs Leaders. Name a growth sector—digital media, advanced manufacturing, IT/software—and Louisiana has a specific program geared to welcome new players, with a proven track record of successful startups.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters. City of Chicago. LoraxPro Software. USGBC Central Ohio Chapter. Habitat for Humanity of Ohio. Ohio Environmental Council. USGBC Northeast Ohio Chapter. USGBC Northwest Ohio Chapter. Chatham County Commission. CHB Industries, Inc. Christine Ervin/Company.