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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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I n order to attract new development, locations have to be prepared for it and have sites that are ready to hit the ground running. are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. States across the U.S.

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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 Among a number of benefits, this allows Brunswick County to provide industries fully developed shovel-ready sites at low or no cost. Four sections are now open to travelers. That’s 3,792 jobs, 6.35

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

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When completed, the Arlington Downs mixed-use development will bring over 650 luxury residences, a new hotel, a water park and over 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to Arlington Heights. percent are in the manufacturing sector and nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. were named to the 2013 “Inc.

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

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That incident made news, if only because a local reporter was traveling with Effic that night. As site superintendent for the Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Illinois, he oversaw construction of the actual racetrack surface as well as anything else that required pavement. But on the site, I’d talk baseball with the low guy.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Fortune 500 oilfield services company Baker Hughes is headquartered in Houston and plays a critical role in the Eagle Ford Shale. Over 80,000 vehicles travel through this intersection every day, making Waxahachie an ideal location for a variety of business and industry.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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When a single Texas site is competing against viable out-of-state options, the TEF provides a financial incentive to bring home projects that offer significant job creation and capital investment. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” Refunds can range from $25,000 to $3.75

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The BNSF and Union Pacific railroads provide direct service to the Ports of Long Beach and Houston, as well as ports of entry at the Mexican and Canadian borders. The Tenn-Tom has certified industrial sites available and several local economic development organizations that will be happy to show them to you. A market of 5.2