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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air-cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will result in a 1.5-million-square-foot These qualities have fueled major FedEx expansions in the Memphis area, including a facility in Collierville, TN. initiative.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Over the next three years, the company will invest $60 million in new construction and the refurbishment of existing facilities. Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. Dyersburg, TN is located at a strategic point on the North American transportation grid, very near the center point of the United States population. Dyersburg is about a 90-minute drive from Memphis International Airport and the Super Hub of FedEx.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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Community safe rooms built to withstand winds of 250 miles per hour are under construction throughout the district. It was constructed on property donated by Mercy Joplin—the same property where St. Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis are just hours away. It also focused on increased safety.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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

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Rendering of Hoosier Energy’s new LEED headquarters building under construction in Bloomington, Indiana. Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Credit: Hoosier Energy). Indiana definitely has a unique story to tell.

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