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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

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MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. Single-family housing continues to see homebuyer demand restrained by the sluggish economic environment and more restrictive lending standards. The outlook for retail construction remains bleak. skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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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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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion) and Retail ($109.6 All this contributes to the area’s strong, natural resource-based economy, including a diverse population of skilled workers and a very pro-business environment. The realignment of the original transcontinental railroad crosses Churchill County and is serviced by both Union Pacific and BNSF.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Brampton takes pride in cultivating a dynamic and supportive business environment for its thriving food-processing sector, which is supported by industry-leading technology, top-quality products and a rich agricultural tradition, and encompasses a diverse range of operations and businesses. million investment. HARRISON COUNTY IS CONNECTED.

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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. Joplin’s quality of living is enhanced with two major regional medical centers, more than 150 restaurants and a wide variety of retail from locally owned shops to the 114-store Northpark Mall.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Growth has come in virtually all forms of development including retail, manufacturing/industrial, residential, institutional and infrastructure. It’s all about jobs.

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

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because of its strong pro-business environment. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage County is accessible to the 52 railroads in Illinois, which makes the area the nation’s largest rail gateway, providing access to every state in the continental U.S. 50 percent of all U.S.

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