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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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Sustainable electricity is another example of Iowa’s forward-looking approach to meeting the needs of tomorrow. Today, Iowa generates more of its electricity from wind than any other state—more than 36 percent. At the same time, industrial electricity rates in Iowa are nearly 20 percent below the national average, and U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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These include transportation carriers of all kinds, as well as warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics services, manufacturers’ operations, retailers and distributers who may have their own distribution centers. This is where you see development of hybrid trucks, electric trucks and hybrid cranes. Louis and Kansas City.

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

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The communities that are served by rural electric cooperatives in this region have the advantage of proximity to the vast majority of the United States population. Within a 900 mile drive of Hoosier Energy services are communities from Dallas to Jacksonville and New York City to Minneapolis. Northpark Mall, Joplin, MO. A market of 5.2

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The City recently approved a $90 million investment in its water supply capabilities to ensure an ample water supply for existing and future businesses. Abundant natural resources mean the state is a net exporter of electricity, which is reflected in the price of natural gas and electricity. A market of 5.2

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. Medical, manufacturing, technology, retail and many other businesses continue to choose Waxahachie as their home. It outperformed overall U.S.

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

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It is what has allowed the organization to attract the variety of businesses that make up their diverse economy—from technology to manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare and more. And the local electric distribution cooperative has offered zero-interest loans to assist in upgrading infrastructure. That’s 3,792 jobs, 6.35

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. Contributing to the area’s outstanding infrastructure are Johnson County REMC, a member-owned electric distribution cooperative, and Hoosier Energy, a generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale power and services to the distribution cooperative.