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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Travel ranks 7th in terms of employment compared to other major private industry sectors. If Las Vegas is Red Bull-and-Vodka clubbing, Henderson is artisan breweries and hand-crafted wines. If Nevada brings to mind the flashing neon of The Strip, Henderson is the quiet relaxation and abundant recreation at Lake Las Vegas.

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

The Korte Company

Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. But Dan’s proudest moment came shortly after The Korte Company’s expansion into the Las Vegas market. It was mid-2005, and Las Vegas Division President Greg Korte was in hot pursuit of a retail development project he wanted badly.

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

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. TEXAS CITIES SURGE AS RECOVERY EMPLOYMENT LEADERS.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Barstow is strategically situated midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located. Barstow is a major transportation corridor that serves more than 60 million travelers and 19 million vehicles each year.