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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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This development is fantastic news for West Coast travelers coming to Indiana, as well as nonstop connectivity for Hoosiers to L.A. But what you might not know is how the new San Francisco flight actually came to fruition, and what it says about Indiana’s collaborative business spirit and ability to get things done. and San Francisco.

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Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013

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He played football for Indiana University, attended the Air Force Academy and worked for Fluor Daniel for 14 years before becoming a founding principal of McCallum Sweeney Consulting in 2000. He was the son of Edward Lee McCallum, Sr. and the late Iris Snyder McCallum. Far West U.S. Great Lakes U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. - New England U.S.

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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. I-69 KEEPS ROLLING ALONG IN SOUTHERN INDIANA. Source: Hoosier Energy).

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. The popcorn industry is significant in Indiana and Harrison County is no exception.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN INDIANA. The goal of Indiana’s Shovel Ready Program is to expedite the business location process by making the sites more attractive to companies and site-selection consultants who are looking to locate or expand their business. “A Indiana Lt. To get ready, many states across the U.S. Photo: Windu.com).

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Amazon recently announced that another one of its facilities would spring to life in Indiana as well. Great Lakes U.S.

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