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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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With a wide assortment of talented workers and a rich history of innovation, research and product development, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is home to the United States’ top corporations and a leader in health and life sciences, food and agriculture, technology and financial services. Healthcare IT and service providers are outstanding.

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

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage has a highly skilled and educated workforce and is first in the state in educational attainment.

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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. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Currently, SMUD is building the foundation for the “smart grid.” Fort Irwin and the United States Military have made a concerted effort to involve the local community in a variety of currently planned projects. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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Joining the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville-Madison County on the project was the Tennessee Valley Authority, which also assisted with Remington’s “Project Traveler.” NC’s Department of Transportation and rail owner NC Railroad Company were brought in to evaluate the situation and propose a solution.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Uses: equipment costs, building and facilities, rent and utilities, travel, contractual services, salaries, and benefits, other operating and non-operating costs. The major component of the program is a state tax credit equal to 25 percent of a qualifying gift to a community foundation. CONNECTICUT. EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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