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

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And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

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What nearby road, rail or other transit networks will the facility connect to? Can these connections be customized, or must the site work with existing infrastructure that cannot be altered? The property should also be able to support additional connections to roadways, railways, parking lots or other external infrastructure.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more. Palatine Road.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. In 2012, the Port of New Orleans completed more than $100 million in new infrastructure projects port-wide in order to grow its facilities to handle rising trade volumes tied to the Panama Canal expansion.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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During the past several months, City staff has been working with representatives from Rothbart Development to coordinate the environmental and permitting approval process for the Super Wal-Mart project that is proposed to be constructed on a 28-acre site located at the southeast corner of East Main Street and Montara Road.

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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. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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

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Alabama’s AdvantageSite program has had a tremendous success record in matching new industrial projects with infrastructure-rich sites in the state. Coupled with one of the lowest tax burdens in the U.S., With this designation, communities can receive more looks from companies as sites become qualified as shovel-ready. COMPANIES ON GRAD?SITES*.

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