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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Your eyes weren’t deceiving you when you saw Detroit, MI sitting at No. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. Airbus is the largest customer of the U.S. aerospace industry, with over $14 billion in purchases from U.S.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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The BOI has divided Thailand into three zones each with a different incentive package to accelerate development in disadvantaged regions. While BOI incentives are a positive factor, so is the nation’s solid transportation infrastructure. Thailand also offers the second lowest corporate income tax rate, behind Singapore, in Asia.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

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And though the community has many obvious assets, including its transportation network, fast track permitting and high growth rate, it provides something extra valuable for those in the data business. This Michigan Certified Business Park is in an Industrial Development District, zoned for M-1 Light Industrial. Wixcom Business Center.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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Patent Office in Detroit, the only one outside of the nation’s capital, came into being as a result of Michigan’s annual leadership position in intellectual property applications. Its specialized facilities transport aircraft parts to Paine Field, and are key players in the import and export of these goods through Washington.