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Among a number of benefits, this allows Brunswick County to provide industries fully developed shovel-ready sites at low or no cost. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic.

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MARCH 22, 2016

its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. The locally owned, short line railroad company provides facilities for them to unload the corn.

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JUNE 19, 2014

One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Companies looking to build new facilities want sites that are ready to go and relatively risk free. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. Across the U.S.,

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MARCH 5, 2014

For a successful example of this innovative approach, look no further than Allentown, PA. When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. Creativity in helping to offset the costs of new development is a good place to start.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. The approximately $30.5

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

A combination of other factors provides an innovative environment for doing business in Louisiana. Adjacent to Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads and Interstates 20 and 49, companies at AeroPark are strategically located near some of the largest consumer markets in the South. Highway 165, U.S.

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MAY 14, 2014

Redevelopment Grant Program—The program helps communities put blighted industrial, residential and commercial sites back into productive use by contributing funding for redeveloping those sites. 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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MARCH 19, 2014

The new Irving Elementary School was built on property donated by Mercy Joplin, a site that formerly was occupied by St. O’Brian discussed the innovative approach taken towards recovery. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. By Jonathan Sanders. From the January/February 2014 issue.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

According to site selection experts, logistics clusters are defined as an agglomeration of logistics activities in one geographic location. Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. By Business Facilities Staff. From the May/June 2013 issue .

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MAY 25, 2016

“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. Jim-Schultz_quote_x630. Richelieu-Foods_Wheeling_1200x630.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Major interchanges are located in communities around Illinois and more than 16,000 miles of state highways make the interstate routes accessible from every region of the state.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

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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MAY 12, 2014

In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port. Subsequently, the U.S.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

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MAY 1, 2013

Coverage of its 4,974 square miles is aided by I-90, I-86 and Route 219; Buffalo-Niagara International Airport; the Port of Buffalo; and four class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific). Also on the site, the new John R. Western New York provides both city and suburban living. Today, another $1.5

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Anchored by the privately owned and operated Decatur Rail and Intermodal Logistics Facility located on more than 250 acres, the Midwest Inland Port provides direct access to three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and the CSX). Decatur has direct connectivity to five major highways (Interstates 72, 55, 57 and 74 and U.S.

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MARCH 4, 2016

Rendering of Kaiser Permanente’s National Innovation Center. Under the codename “Project Profile,” KP conducted a wide-ranging site selection search for a new National Innovation Center. Georgia has become a hotbed for global brands such as Kaiser Permanente to locate innovation and IT centers. Source: georgia.org).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

SMUD: ENERGY INNOVATORS. Since its inception in 1946, the community-owned Sacramento Municipal Utility District—known locally as SMUD—has had as its core values a commitment to innovation, conservation, creativity and service. that are LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). gigawatt hours of electricity a year.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund which have attracted top researchers and cutting edge companies to the state,” said Gov. The Texas A&M University System landed a major federal biosecurity contract in June.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g., They are: The Renewal Program. The Research Program.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. When a single Texas site is competing against viable out-of-state options, the TEF provides a financial incentive to bring home projects that offer significant job creation and capital investment.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

CSX has selected the Mount Clare rail yard in Baltimore for the proposed intermodal site. 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. Army Corps of Engineers Artificial Island disposal site in New Jersey.

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MARCH 21, 2014

Types of Capital Credit projects include: New Project or Expansion Project: Consists of new investment at a new site in Alabama, or new investment that will expand the capacity and the number of employees at an existing facility. The law allows more than one project on the same site. ARIZONA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FUND: An $18.2

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JULY 15, 2014

In addition to rail access at the Port, service is available throughout the County, with direct access at several sites and industrial parks. Oswego County has Greenfield sites available that are ready to build on. Within the industrial parks, all sites have utilities and other necessary infrastructure in place.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania was awarded a $750,000 Discovered in PA—Developed in PA (D2PA) grant to support the Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization project. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline.

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