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Bootstraps for Building

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Allentown, located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley and the third most-populous city in Pennsylvania, has a glorious history. When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. 119,000, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Pennsylvania.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end. Just an hour North of New York City begins a great expanse of farmland that extends hundreds of miles to the Pennsylvania border. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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The Process of Food

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And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end. Just an hour North of New York City begins a great expanse of farmland that extends hundreds of miles to the Pennsylvania border. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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Photo: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.). Minneapolis alone generated nearly 15,000 new jobs from 2010 to 2012, according to an analysis last year by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The list includes Target Corp., General Mills, Medtronic, UnitedHealth Group and 3M.

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

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Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. Dan and his teams finished that project so fast, Hershey’s top brass thanked them by flying them out to Pennsylvania for a banquet. Effic’s drummer didn’t have any drums, but Dan’s brother had a drum kit. Learn about the addition here.).

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Pennsylvania went from importing 75 percent of its natural gas requirements in 2007 to becoming a net exporter of natural gas in 2011; PA is now the second-largest natural gas producing state in the United States. 2-5 states (Ohio, 0.250; Mississippi, 0.233; Pennsylvania, 0.223; and Texas, 0.210), according to the U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. Corbett and state and federal officials from both Pennsylvania and Delaware, to secure the remaining funding needed to complete the project. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING.