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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. Interstate 40 is the major east-west thoroughfare reaching from North Carolina to California that runs through Arkansas.

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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. It is well known that Virginia is one of the best locations for business in the U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Regional Utilities Are Busy Powering Growth In The Carolinas

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Major utilities are stepping up to facilitate growth in the Carolinas. Duke Energy Progress and Santee Cooper, two regional power giants, both have active site-readiness programs designed to bring new job-creating projects to fruition quickly. The Navassa site is a clear standout.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. Family Trust Federal Credit Union was one of the first businesses to open their new headquarters at Knowledge Park. Photo: Mike Baker).

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site. At year-end 2012, 190,900 jobs had been added with wages totaling $9.9

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Pulse: 07/23/2012

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Search our site: Infrastructure. Nebraska The SAC Federal Credit Union has selected Leo A Daly to provide design and engineering services for its new headquarters campus in Papillion. SAC Federal Credit Union, 11515 S. submissions | site map |. contact us. industry jobs. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->.

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