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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Here are a few keys to the Cape’s forecast: As the 10th largest city in Florida, Cape Coral is an ideal location for relocating businesses due to its large, talented and available workforce. This key amenity is a boon to homeowners and business owners in several sectors: services, products and supplies, retail and manufacturing.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 By Dominique Cantelme. percent).”.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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“Our planning for increased power along with installing the fiber optic lines has been extremely important for our commercial customers,” said Aubin. There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Labor Department forecasts that truck drivers will account for 43 percent of the growth in logistics jobs in the coming years. The 24th Annual State of Logistics Report predicts a continuing plague of overcapacity and rate problems for ocean carriers due to optimistic economic forecasts that led to companies expanding their fleets.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Its infrastructure includes 20 interstates and major highways, rail networks, barge traffic on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, six commercial airports and dozens of regional airports. As a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), Oswego County is designed for the convenient and cost effective production of goods.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. Charleston is one of 17 commercial “Strategic Ports” in the U.S. Since the TraPac terminal opened in 2009, many retailers and 3PL firms have begun to take advantage of the global container services offered at the facility. Mid Atlantic U.S.