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Premtec Expanding In North Carolina

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Premtec, a manufacturer of brake hoses for the railroad industry, will expand its operations in Rowan County, NC. The project was announced by RowanWORKS Economic Development , Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony Copeland earlier this month. “We

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September/October 2015 Issue (Volume 48, Number 5)

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Feature Story: Logistics Networks Are Getting Back On Track | Lower fuel prices, a surge in railroad hiring and the need to get goods to market faster are boosting growth and profits in the logistics sector. It’s got a low cost of living and a business-friendly environment filled with innovators. Get the latest on ports and FTZs.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Interstate 40 is the major east-west thoroughfare reaching from North Carolina to California that runs through Arkansas. Louis and Chicago to the north and New Orleans to the south, while Interstate 30 connects Arkansas with markets to the southwest, including Texas and Mexico.

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

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With I-85 dissecting the county running north-south, US Route 58 dissecting the county running east-west and I-95 about five miles east of the county, transportation is accessible and efficient. because of its strong pro-business environment. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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In addition, through the Bluegrass Business Development Partnership, a study of the High-Tech Environment for Entrepreneurs was conducted by the Institute for Workplace Flexibility. The Youngstown facility is backed by $30 million in federal funding and the North Carolina hub received $70 million from the feds. Mid Atlantic U.S.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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“Companies right now have a choice between not only what states they want to do business in but what countries, and when a company like CHS chooses to expand right here in Tennessee, it speaks volumes about the high quality business environment we have and our talented workforce.”. “We BILLION WINDFALL FOR NORTH CAROLINA.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Competitive electric costs, coupled with the convenience of responsive local utilities, have helped foster an environment where companies want to invest. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. When shipping on land, Interstate 40 runs from North Carolina on the east to California on the west and runs straight through the middle of Arkansas.