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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Seven regions across the state have submitted formal applications for the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative, which will be eligible for review by the Strategic Review Committee for state matching funds.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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This development is fantastic news for West Coast travelers coming to Indiana, as well as nonstop connectivity for Hoosiers to L.A. But what you might not know is how the new San Francisco flight actually came to fruition, and what it says about Indiana’s collaborative business spirit and ability to get things done. and San Francisco.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. Not all of these acquisitions have worked out. ConAgra bought Ralcorp in 2012 for $6.8

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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Indiana may be known as the Crossroads of America, but the aptly named Hoosier state connects far more than travelers criss-crossing through the state’s network of interstate highways. In fact, Indiana ranks No.1 JOHNSON COUNTY FILLS THE ORDER FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. 1 in the nation for pass-through highways, No.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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While traditional manufacturing involved hard product industries that converted raw materials into finished products via manual or mechanized techniques (e.g., From East to West and in between, here are some locations that currently suit the advanced manufacturing industry and are looking to expand upon that success.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. The tire industry provides an excellent example of this void and the need to quickly fill it with the onset of recovery. Elevation and risk of flooding. 4) Labor Draw.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Ensuring youth and adult residents have access to high-quality career and technical training opportunities that prepare them for careers in high-growth industries through partnerships with career and technical training schools and the Los Angeles Community College District. Creating jobs and growing small businesses by leveraging $1.3

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