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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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The result of that collaboration: dynamic 21st century learning environments filled with colorful, flexible spaces designed to promote learning. A renovated warehouse space in Joplin’s industrial park has served as a temporary location for East Middle School students since the tornado.

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

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. because of its strong pro-business environment. DuPage County has a business-friendly environment.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Along with new renovations, Samsung’s Austin Research Center also grew its presence with about 200 engineers dedicated to design and development of the latest technologies for mobile application processors. This is Samsung’s only location in the world outside of South Korea that manufactures chips for the electronics giant.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Prevailing wage must be paid to workers involved in the construction or renovation. Railroad Spurs. Funds may be used by large businesses for bondable business activities including financing the purchase of land or buildings, building construction or renovation, and certain types of machinery and equipment. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be provided for the construction and/or improvement of water lines & wastewater facilities, sewer lines, sewage treatment facilities, roadways, natural gas-line services, electric power services, railroad spurs, lighting, sidewalks and alternative power sources such as solar.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. 02 24 13 Natural Environment Assessment. 11 53 29 Laboratory Controlled-Environment Cabinets. Conditions.