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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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With a wide assortment of talented workers and a rich history of innovation, research and product development, Minneapolis-Saint Paul is home to the United States’ top corporations and a leader in health and life sciences, food and agriculture, technology and financial services. 71 percent labor force participation rate.

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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Wichita’s aviation manufacturers are supported by the National Center for Aviation Training and Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research. The Innovation Campus at Wichita State is a new and unique partnership that combines the university’s world class aviation research with industry expertise.

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9 Best Work Boot Brands History, Values & Iconic Boots

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However, the company has come a long way, and currently, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of footwear, clothing, accessories and is known for its top-notch quality, innovation, and responsibility when creating their products. Innovate to Elevate” . “Born in the woods. Raised in the city.”

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

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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. We beat Ohio State, MIT and Georgia Tech, which is a big deal for us.”. space program.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. DuPage has a highly skilled and educated workforce and is first in the state in educational attainment. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic. This region is the only U.S.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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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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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. From the March/April 2014 issue.