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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

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And that bold, innovative spirit? Bionic exoskeletons hit the commercial market a few years ago, promising to reduce fatigue and injury for construction workers. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. Just another day at the office.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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Pennsylvania’s universities are world-renowned and include four of the top 50 educational institutions in the nation1. In fact, Careers in 2 Years encourages an entrepreneurial spirit in many of the students. Comprehensive database of available commercial and industrial properties. Reliable electric grid.

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New Jersey: Pioneering The Future Of Food In The Garden State

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With the highest concentration of scientists and engineers in the world, it’s no wonder Nestlé cited the “commercial and technical competence” of the state’s highly educated workforce as a key factor in its decision. Nestlé Health Science is in good company. And, they’re pioneering the food frontier of tomorrow.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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As reported in the firm’s earlier studies, commercial real estate surrounding major U.S. In July 2012, Wheeling retained a land planning consultant to evaluate alternate development scenarios over the eastern portion of the airport district to outline aviation and commercial development options. Foreign-trade zones help U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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International companies like Mars, Caterpillar, AMC Theatres, Cerner, Teva, Rubbermaid, Spirit Aerosystems and Cargill all have a Kansas address because they saw the advantages: Competitive financial incentives. Highly skilled and educated workforce. State tax incentives also help with continuing education and workforce training.

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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Access is provided by I-87, I-81 and Highway 401 as well as passenger air, commercial and passenger rail and port service. Stevedore Lofts, in the City of Oswego, was a waterfront renovation of a 42,000-square-foot warehousing facility into residential and commercial property. With 11,913.57 million project created 50 jobs.