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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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percent, construction which grew by 3.9 Florida’s rebound from the recession has created an economic environment that has been drawing even more businesses to the state. The largest in Florida history, it provides tax cuts and reduced fees as well as allocations for further business development. percent to top $800 billion.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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As the region’s conduit to travel, BNA often serves as the first and last impression of Nashville for travelers. Recently introduced concepts, including Hissho Sushi, Vino Volo and Berry Field Bistro, now give travelers even more dining options at the airport. The Nashville Airports Experience. The world is taking note, too.

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

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. Four sections are now open to travelers.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. So while the talent base in Florida is strong today, tomorrow’s workforce looks even brighter. BRIDG, the world’s first industry-led smart sensor consortium, in Central Florida.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. New Hampshire just completed a $135 million expansion of the Turnpike, improving all six Rochester exits, making local travel a breeze. FROM DREAM TO REALITY IN FLORIDA. Credit: Enterprise Florida).

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

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. Construction on that facility is scheduled to start in the third quarter. The Port has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Carolinas Put Out A Welcome Mat for Business from Far East

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Crisco also traveled to China following the SEUS/Japan conference for two days to recruit companies in Shanghai and other cities in Zhejiang Province. The produce is grown on McCall’s 2,000-acre South Carolina farm; it also contracts with farmers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas for another 15,000 acres. While in Japan, Gov.