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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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A white paper recently released by the Kauffman Foundation finds that Kansas City and other areas viewed as “new” startup high-tech hubs actually are benefitting from many years of nurturing a local culture of entrepreneurship. The top 10 cities in 2010 also ranked among the top 20 cities two decades earlier.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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With its vibrant, bustling street life, historic and unique architecture and innovative planning,” New York City Planning Commissioner Amanda M. Burden said, “Fifth Avenue exemplifies what makes New York a great city. said APA Chief Executive Officer Paul Farmer, FAICP.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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With its vibrant, bustling street life, historic and unique architecture and innovative planning,” New York City Planning Commissioner Amanda M. Burden said, “Fifth Avenue exemplifies what makes New York a great city. said APA Chief Executive Officer Paul Farmer, FAICP.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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tech hubs, Silicon Valley, Boston, New York City and other areas certainly come to mind. However, technology companies are realizing that to be truly global, they need to tap innovation at more locations and in new high-growth markets. Greater Kansas City: Silicon Prairie. We’ve found this in Kansas City.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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Within a 900 mile drive of Hoosier Energy services are communities from Dallas to Jacksonville and New York City to Minneapolis. In addition, by the end of 2012 a new interstate—I-69—will be open for traffic in southwestern Indiana, a brand new highway that opens up new territory for potential logistics facility sites.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Louis and Kansas City. There are a number of new locations under development such as the 2,300-acre Florida Inland Port in St. Within a 900 mile drive of Hoosier Energy services are communities from Dallas to Jacksonville and New York City to Minneapolis. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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In addition to educational opportunities, Ruston has many advantages for new and expanding businesses. The City has a Kansas City Southern (KCS) rail line and a regional airport to provide additional means of transportation for the community, which has the infrastructure in place to support further growth and development.