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

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These educational institutions help hone the skills of the workforce in south central Kansas, while also partnering closely with industry on research. THE KANSAS CITY ANIMAL HEALTH CORRIDOR KEEPS EXPANDING. Bioscience is yet another emerging industry in Kansas. Geography is one of Kansas’ key assets.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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Photo: Kansas Department of Commerce.). Kansas boasts one of the most business-friendly environments in the U.S. Kansas is a right-to-work state, bringing one additional cost saving to employers. Kansas’ strong business environment is supported by one of the state’s most valuable assets—a skilled and dedicated workforce.

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

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Major market centers in the region include: Memphis, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and St. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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The result of that collaboration: dynamic 21st century learning environments filled with colorful, flexible spaces designed to promote learning. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City.

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

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because of its strong pro-business environment. And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. This region is the only U.S.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the country from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause damage to America’s crops, livestock, pets and the environment. Dyersburg/Dyer County is a regional hub for employment, education, medical services and agribusiness.

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