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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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“We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more. According to Melaniphy, Wheeling representatives worked with Gov.

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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Coverage of its 4,974 square miles is aided by I-90, I-86 and Route 219; Buffalo-Niagara International Airport; the Port of Buffalo; and four class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific). Western New York provides both city and suburban living. The facility expansion was partly funded by an ESDC $1.5

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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

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Like many locations in Colorado, the Grand Valley offers a juxtaposition of modern, industrial sites, historic downtown renovation projects and wide open land. Most also qualify for multiple tax credits through the Colorado Enterprise Zone. Affordable sites with a view. Accessible by air, rail and highway. Interstate 70 and U.S.

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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. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad.

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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. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.

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

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A renovated warehouse space in Joplin’s industrial park has served as a temporary location for East Middle School students since the tornado. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. East Middle School was also among the destroyed schools.

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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Anchored by the privately owned and operated Decatur Rail and Intermodal Logistics Facility located on more than 250 acres, the Midwest Inland Port provides direct access to three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and the CSX). The budgeted renovations amount to more than $13 million. Photo: Village of Wheeling.).