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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Beginning in January 2014, SC2 teams will engage in the following locations: St. Louis, MO; Gary, IN; Flint, MI; Brownsville, TX; Rockford, IL; Macon, GA; and Rocky Mount, NC. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE.

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Gary Horstmann, the super

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Horstmann Construction Company still boasts 24 nameplates on buildings around Highland, Illinois, and they did it in only five years in business. Little did he know that one day he’d be called to take account of every detail on major construction sites. After many years in housing construction, Gary wanted to move on to something else.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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It is served by Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and CSX railroads, and provides lower cost and efficient shipping options to the east, west and gulf coasts, bypassing the congestion of Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Situated 36 miles from Springfield, 120 miles from St. DECATUR: BUSTLING WITH ACTIVITY. 36 and U.S.

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Game Winner

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The Raiders move was the culmination of a tawdry round of musical chairs orchestrated by the NFL; when the music stopped, three football cities with historic roots in the sport (Oakland, San Diego and St. Canton is aiming for an end zone of prosperity built around its football legacy. Thank you for voting.

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Georgia Ports See Surge In Private Investments, Record Cargo Volumes

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million square feet currently under construction. More efficient rail offerings will position Savannah to rapidly increase service to an arc of inland markets, from Atlanta to Memphis, St. Louis, Chicago and the Ohio Valley. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of Calendar Year 2018.

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Protecting hospital patients from power outages

CK Power

That’s why we were called in to help create a standby power system for one of St. Louis’ largest healthcare providers. . It’s best to err on the safe side when it comes to seismic preparedness and safety, especially as St. Louis is within the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Accuracy is key.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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The company plans to construct an $8-million facility in the southeast area of the airport. The port generates more than $5 million in tax revenue every year with existing projects, which will nearly double in the short term as projects under construction and in negotiations are built. Foreign-trade zones help U.S.