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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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Perry ambled out of his office to accept our 2012 State of the Year Award last spring and then spent nearly an hour explaining his economic development strategy to us, face-to-face. Perry told us he has no intention of slowing down and giving the other states a chance to catch up to Texas. Top 10 finishes for Texas included: no.

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

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“This new 50-foot-deep berth and these cranes were absolutely critical to the long-term future of the Port of Baltimore, enabling Maryland to retain existing business and jobs while allowing us to accommodate new business and create new jobs that will come aboard the larger ships that are on the horizon,” said Gov.

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

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With I-85 dissecting the county running north-south, US Route 58 dissecting the county running east-west and I-95 about five miles east of the county, transportation is accessible and efficient. In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Appalachian Regional Commission and Delta Regional Authority Grants: Federal-state partnerships that work with the people of 37 Appalachian counties in Alabama and the Mississippi Delta region’s twenty Alabama counties to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Pauken is the chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission. Some, such as Southwest Data Solutions, have chosen the historic downtown area and others are located in one of the many office centers located along the US Hwy 287 Bypass. The Foreign-Trade Zone Program adds to Port Freeport’s appeal. billion, up 20.7 percent from $206.9

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