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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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Photo: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.). The Twin Cities—the state’s economic engine—had the lowest unemployment rate of any major metropolitan area in the country. The Twin Cities—the state’s economic engine—had the lowest unemployment rate of any major metropolitan area in the country.

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

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S. Hunt and ABF Freight Systems.

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

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. TEXAS CITIES SURGE AS RECOVERY EMPLOYMENT LEADERS.

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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This city is home to Kansas State University, which is respected across the country as a leader in animal health research. Due to Kansas State’s strengths in this area, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is constructing its new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, a $1.25

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

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“We’ve created an economic environment that keeps taxes low, has smart regulations, doesn’t allow for over-litigation and promotes a world-class workforce This combination lets families and employers keep more of what they earn and provides certainty for businesses to grow.”. 3 in Aerospace/Defense Industry Leaders, no. Credit: [link].

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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According to Sheffi, logistics clusters are “huge employment engines.”. The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. Exports are Driving Growth of Inland Ports.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Our ongoing, multi-billion dollar investments in Austin will expand our footprint as a comprehensive semiconductor hub and demonstrate our strong commitment to manufacturing, research and development in the United States,” said Woosung Han, president of SAS. Together, they employ thousands. Samsung Electronics Co.,

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