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Autocar Chooses Alabama For $120M Investment

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The Indiana-based company’s extensive site selection process revealed that the Birmingham area had the “whole package” for the $120 million project, according to Autocar Chairman Andrew Taitz. The city’s infrastructure, education system and much more will reap the benefits of Autocar’s decision to produce its trucks here.

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

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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. It is well known that Virginia is one of the best locations for business in the U.S.

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

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Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. The approximately $30.5

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2023 Nationals Winners: Home Building Sales and Marketing Magicians

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Sales + Marketing Best Practices Awards The Nationals The Nationals Mariah Threet Rookie Sales Professional of the Year—Gold Award Tilson Homes Waco, Texas Mariah Threet had been with Tilson Homes in Houston for just 18 months when the company nominated her for Rookie Sales Professional of the Year.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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Strategically located between the Houston and New Orleans markets at the intersection of Interstates 10 and 49, Acadiana provides access to 38 interior states via the Mississippi River and countless international markets via the Gulf of Mexico. The area serves as one of six national UAS test sites.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Fortune 500 oilfield services company Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston and plays a critical role in the Eagle Ford Shale. High School, many active youth programs and two college campuses with a combined enrollment of over 3,000 and you will quickly see why making lots of room for education is very important to Waxahachie.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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broke ground on a 500 MW wind farm, the largest single site in Iowa history. The developer, Houston-based Clean Line Energy, is awaiting approval from regulators in Iowa and Illinois before going ahead with the direct current line. Minnesota also is in the process of negotiating contracts with grantees for its NextGen Energy program.