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

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In order to support the continued expansion of the renewable energy industry, Kansas has a goal of generating 15 percent of the state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2016, and the state’s utilities are on track to meet this target. THE KANSAS CITY ANIMAL HEALTH CORRIDOR KEEPS EXPANDING.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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For companies seeking to develop chemicals and compounds from biorenewable sources, Iowa offers a first-of-its-kind in the United States Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit. Regional manufacturers, along with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, are now working together to embrace Industry 4.0

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

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While the population of Arkansas is just under three million, the state offers access to a market of 103 million people within a 550-mile radius of the state. Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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The I-69 Corridor serves industry clusters including automotive, defense, aerospace, medical devices and green technology. The Corridor is home to a Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC), a state designation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Louis and Kansas City. The growth of U.S.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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It is only the third facility of its kind built in the United States. We have a state-of-the-art facility to help us bring to light new and exciting ideas for our partners. Its aluminum will supply the automotive, aerospace and defense industries.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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The second most expansive state in the United States with the second largest population, Texas is home to more than 25 million people and features a diverse landscape of rivers, swamps, plains, mountains, woods and desert. By Dominique Cantelme. From the September/October 2012 issue. With an initial investment of $176.6

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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With nearly a decade of experience in the AEC industry, Isabel began her career in Kansas City with Burns & McDonnell as an Environmental Engineer focusing on water and wastewater treatment and distribution design. . Civil Engineer and Project Manager. Boston, Massachusetts. Isabel is a champion for both technology and women.