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

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. In Arkansas, you will find: 1,000 miles of navigable waterways.

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

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The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 To meet demand, rails increased capacity with 1,300 new and rebuilt locomotives; 3,800 freight car purchases; and 700 new leased freight carts. According to SoL, U.S. businesses spent approximately $1.39

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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As part of the community’s efforts to grow and support commerce and industry, Arlington Heights recently approved a Zero Interest Loan program available to both new and existing businesses. WHEELING, IL IS A DYNAMIC BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL HUB. Wheeling’s position as a dynamic business and industrial center continues to prosper.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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This public-private partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, IBM and LSU is a powerful example of the triangulation between industry, government and academia that elevates the state’s role as a national leader in economic development,” said Koubek. The BRAF-affiliated Wilbur Marvin Foundation (WMF) will own the office building.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. The plant will be located on an 83-acre GRAD site in the Effingham County Industrial Park. To get ready, many states across the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. the next five-year phase—will focus on eight industries, including clean technology, data centers and digital media.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. has made Louisiana a prime development state for major capital investments in new and expanding process industries–manufacturers that rely heavily upon natural gas as a feedstock. times that of the Nos.