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Winners in the Next Economy

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A Report from the Mid-South Aerotropolis Conference. Liu, a Senior Fellow, Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program recently spoke at the Mid-South Aerotropolis Conference in Memphis, Tenn. The term Aerotropolis or “airport city” comes from Dr. John Kasarda who also spoke at the conference.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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It is one of the largest organizations in the world consisting of product users, consumers, producers, academics, and consultants that covers more than 30000 members. Together they develop codes, standards, hold conferences, conduct researches, release publications, educational courses, etc.,

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. The locally owned, short line railroad company provides facilities for them to unload the corn.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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In addition to providing more than 600 hotel rooms, the property offers a premiere championship golf course and a conference facility that rivals metropolitan areas. In Switzerland County, the Markland Business Park is located within view of Belterra Casino Resort and Spa. percent lower than the national average).

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. Matching funds, both cash and in-kind, will be provided by the Iowa Energy Center, Windustry, IWEA, Wind on the Wires and Wind Utility Consulting. times that of the Nos. O’Brien said.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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AZ Fast Grant: Up to $7,500 grant to pay for consulting services to advance Arizona-based technology companies. Human Resource consulting on Arizona’s labor laws. Railroad Spurs. Arizona Innovation Challenge: $3 million awarded annually ($1.5 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. Skill assessments and talent screening. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be provided for the construction and/or improvement of water lines & wastewater facilities, sewer lines, sewage treatment facilities, roadways, natural gas-line services, electric power services, railroad spurs, lighting, sidewalks and alternative power sources such as solar. Have 500 employees or fewer.

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