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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Food processing has a major footprint in Metro Little Rock.

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

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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. million tons).

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Slow economic growth has kept the percentage low, but the supply chain sector has made great strides in productivity, asset utilization and inventory management in the past three years.” In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Spending in the U.S.

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

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With outstanding quality of life and access to the entire Chicago metro area, Arlington Heights is primed to continue to grow and thrive. A review of the available space inventory reveals that Wheeling’s industrial parks continue to experience strong demand from both existing and new businesses. DECATUR: POISED FOR DEVELOPMENT.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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What we have found is that many of the communities have most of the information required for the certification already assembled and just need to have it put together in a useable and easily accessible format,” said Jim Gromberg, Metro Area Business Development Representative for the Minnesota DEED. OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN INDIANA.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Inventory is exempt from property tax. Metro: Capital investment of at least $5 million and at least 25 new jobs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas. Expand fuel infrastructure, fueling stations and equipment. BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM: The Dept.

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