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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Investing in infrastructure that lays the foundation for economic growth, including water and sewer infrastructure; these infrastructure challenges have been identified as impediments to investment in an area with otherwise strong growth potential.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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Southern Indiana supports business air transport from three locations: Louisville International Airport with a UPS Worldport, Louisville’s largest employer, with its own control tower. Faurecia was already the third largest industrial employer in Columbus. Indianapolis International Airport with a FedEx hub.

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

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The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Investing in infrastructure that lays the foundation for economic growth, including water and sewer infrastructure; these infrastructure challenges have been identified as impediments to investment in an area with otherwise strong growth potential.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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which is now the city of Greenwood’s second largest employer. The cities and towns in Johnson County have all the pieces in place, including the infrastructure with plans for roads and excess capacity for sewer and water to drive development, Aubin said. Moving Ruston Forward will fund over 20 water, sewer and street projects.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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The first tenant, Century Manufacturing, purchased three acres in July and is building a 36,000 square-foot building to house its growing manufacturing, warehousing and office space needs. Utilities, including power electrical and gas lines plus water and sewer lines, will be in place ready to connect with tenants.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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Employers are searching for skilled workers who can propel their business forward. “We Credit: Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development). Through these paid externships, students get to know the employer just as the employer gets to know them, said Kari Grover, human resources manager, carbon fibers at Hexcel.