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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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DuPage County is in close proximity to North America’s largest inland port, the Centerpoint Intermodal Center, which provides direct access to the BNSF logistics park and the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. Westgate, a new technology park adjacent to Crane, is developing several new commercial business sites.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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In addition to the CEO Council and EFI, the FL Sports Foundation, which was the state’s first PPP, and two other PPPs—Visit Florida and CareerSource Florida, have been equally successful in meeting the needs of their customers and in positively impacting the state’s economy. Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In addition, Decatur’s diverse economic foundation includes major operations for Tate & Lyle, another agri-business leader and the Mueller Company, a worldwide leader of water distribution products. Decatur is becoming a leading transportation and logistics hub.

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

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He recalls being the lone man responsible for setting and then removing the oiled plywood forms used to pour foundations. Then, the local carpenters union approached Host with a deal. All he needed to do was confine his work to residential projects for two years before going commercial. Later, he worked for Host Homes.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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West Michigan’s manufacturers are also supported by commercialization partners, including the Van Andel Institute, the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC), the University Research Corridor and MSU Business Connect. From furniture to conference room time, WeWork provides an innovative environment to do business.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. Now, Florida’s leaders are committed to expanding upon that foundation by making sure the business community knows that Florida is open for business. percent).”.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. Photo: Mike Baker). Amazon’s new 2.4