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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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In fact, a 2017 joint report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), found Iowa to be the easiest state for companies to directly purchase renewable energy. INNOVATION DRIVES GROWTH IN QUAD CITIES. New investment and innovation driving the Quad Cities regional economy.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. Singapore, Rotterdam—the big clusters—this is where you see rapid environmental innovation,” notes Sheffi.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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Hendricks County is adjacent to the Indianapolis International Airport’s extensive international air cargo resources, including a FedEx hub and dedicated Cargolux service to Europe. However, its central location, transportation network, and labor resources have proven to be a tremendous benefit to companies that do business globally.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. The power industry is in transition.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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We want to emphasize that the space between our top two finishers was closer than Ryan Hunter-Reay’s 0.060 margin of victory in this year’s Indianapolis 500, and No. The Crimson Tide rolled into the top spot by edging past Tennessee, our top-ranked state in Automotive Manufacturing Strength for four consecutive years. Herbert told us.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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automotive, steel), advanced manufacturing involves using integrative and innovative technologies during manufacturing to help improve products or processes (e.g., All cooperatives abide by a set of values that honor accountability, integrity, innovation and concern for community. Take Greensburg in Decatur County, Indiana for example.