Business Facilities

JULY 6, 2016

percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic. percent in 2013 and 8.3 percent in 2014.

Roads 41

Roads Airports Indiana Transportation 41

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Fortune 500 oilfield services company Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston and plays a critical role in the Eagle Ford Shale. Housing and hotel occupancy rates speak for themselves as they have been at 100 percent full occupancy for over the past year.

Texas 45

Texas Fort Worth Dallas Airports 45

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

It is administered by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and offers $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.75 In addition to driving the housing market, first-time homebuyers also invest in furnishings, appliances and home goods. Quinn launched the Welcome Home Illinois program in April.

Illinois 51

Illinois Arlington Chicago Airports 51