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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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15 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants

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The grants will assist communities in finalizing infrastructure and engineering improvements for project-ready certified sites. The grants awarded were: Brownsville I-40 Advantage, $500,000: Extension of 1600 linear feet of water line and boring under the railroad tracks to close the loop in the system along the bypass.

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Celadon to Open Driver Training School in Indy, Add 500 New Jobs

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In addition to the Quality Drivers school, the building will house dorm rooms, a cafeteria, workout room, basketball/racquet court, Wi-Fi and driver training road course. Based on the individual driver, the program offers a three to five-week training curriculum, both in the classroom and on the road.

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce

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We wish we could tell you this good news will continue. BF: Macy’s is putting a national distribution center in Tulsa, creating 1,500 new jobs. Oklahoma has many infrastructure assets serving each mode of transportation (road, water, air, rail and pipeline) that help our existing distribution companies thrive.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Just recently, BNA was ranked the 9th Best Domestic Airport by Travel + Leisure as part of its World’s Best Awards 2016 and was included in Lonely Planet Travel News’ “World’s Top Eight Airports Where Getting Stuck for A Long Layover Can Be A Bonus.”. The world is taking note, too. A Vision for the Future. PORT OF STOCKTON ADVANTAGES.

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

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After swallowing that gloomy news, Californians trudged to the polls in November and approved a referendum increasing their state income taxes by a whopping $6 billion a year. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located.

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

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million.

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