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Tennessee: Tyson Foods Expanding in Union City

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will invest approximately $80 million to expand operations in Union City, TN. Tyson plans to add 25,000 square feet and new production lines to its Union City plant, effectively doubling its output capabilities at the facility. Tyson’s Union City complex supplies chicken for a national foodservice customer. T yson Foods, Inc.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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billion), Public Transportation ($200.4 billion), Auto Transportation ($166.5 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. reached $1.1 trillion, including Food Services ($267.7

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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. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Building from an agribusiness base, the state today is thriving and competitive in manufacturing, professional services and wholesale and retail trades. Excellent transportation corridors. Running through the tract is a Union Pacific industrial line which is ready for more use. Low operating costs and low cost of living.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Carolinas Put Out A Welcome Mat for Business from Far East

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Key merchandise export categories include chemicals, machinery manufactures, transportation equipment, computer and electronic products, and textiles. South Carolina has the right business environment for us and has the skilled workforce we need. Department store retailer Belk Inc. The International Trade Division of the N.C.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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percent); Trade, Transportation & Utilities (3.0 percent in 2012, retail sales will grow at an average pace of 3.7 This is due in part to the fact that economic recovery in Florida is feeding into retail sales. Navy Federal Credit Union. percent); Professional and Business Services (5.6 percent); and Information (1.7

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