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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. 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. ThermoCalc, TIMET, Trumpf, Inc.,

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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. Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. Within the industrial parks, all sites have utilities and other necessary infrastructure in place.