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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. . “With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

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Can these connections be customized, or must the site work with existing infrastructure that cannot be altered? As plans mature, we’ll likely use our 5D Macro BIM software. The property should also be able to support additional connections to roadways, railways, parking lots or other external infrastructure. Louis, Missouri.

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Tennessee Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Economic Development Fund: The new FastTrack Economic Development Fund expands Tennessee’s current FastTrack infrastructure and job training program by providing additional grant support for companies expanding or locating in Tennessee with reimbursable grants made to local industrial development boards. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia’s High-Tech Economy Keeps Growing

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Virginia offers a talented work force, more than 500,000 students enrolled in over 100 in-state institutions of higher education and easy access to domestic and global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, the Port of Virginia and two of the nation’s largest railroads. And as one of four U.S.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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BF: You recently announced that software player ForceX is putting its operations center in Nashville, a $1.8-million Can we expect the Nashville region to develop as an IT/software hub? How critical is logistics infrastructure to maintaining the strong growth potential of Tennessee? . Bet the farm on it. million investment.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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From tax breaks to worker training grants to infrastructure improvements, a variety of incentives and financial assistance is available to help companies start up, expand and relocate in Minnesota. The region sits in the middle of major trucking, shipping and railroad systems, allowing goods to flow efficiently throughout the country.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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