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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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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Here is a roundup of some of the leading certification programs which have become the key for states and local municipalities to get their industrial sites ready in order to lure in new businesses and large-scale projects.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

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MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. “Through its real-estate arm, Sears…has listed on its website nearly 4,000 of its namesake and Kmart stores that have space for other merchants or retail operations to lease.” skip to main | skip to sidebar.

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

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The P3 project is a 50-year agreement between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Ports America Chesapeake to lease and operate the 200-acre Seagirt Marine Terminal. The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers.

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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. But Huntsville, our no. manufacturing sector. NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS.

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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.