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Montreal Named 2016 Intelligent Community of the Year

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The awards ceremony, held in the Africa Event Center at the Columbus Zoo, was the conclusion of the Intelligent Community Forum’s annual Summit. Montreal succeeds Columbus, which also was the host city for the 2016 ICF Summit, as the think-tank’s annual Intelligent Community of the Year.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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Northeast: This Road to One Million vision aims to grow the northeast region’s population from 789,015 to 1,000,000 residents by retaining and attracting a young, more educated workforce. A robust utility and transportation infrastructure enhances production and transportation of goods in all parts of the service territory.

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Navistar Makes U-Turn on Diesel Engines, Arrives at Cummins.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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STATE FOCUS – Ohio: Slow And Steady

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Ohio made a number of appearances in Business Facilities’ 2012 State Rankings report , reaching 7th for Automotive Manufacturing Strength and Best Education Climate; 4th for Economic Growth Potential, Race to the Top Leaders and Best Transportation Infrastructure; and 10th for Workforce Health and Safety. With no red tape.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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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.

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Tech-Driven Demand, Shifts In Trade Policy Boosting U.S. Industrial Sector

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Ten-X also pinpointed Dallas, Baltimore, San Antonio, Suburban Maryland and Columbus, OH as the five markets where investors should consider selling industrial properties. The city’s main employer has been the transportation and utilities sector, which added jobs at a cycle-high rate of 6.8 percent in the past year. percent.