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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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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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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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PROJECTS: KAISER PERMANENTE (GA DED; AMAZON (GSMP); COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS (TN DECD); SOLARCITY (UTAH GOED); SUBARU EXPANSION (IEDC); POLARIS INDUSTRIES (AL DOC); NOVO NORDISK (EDC OF NC). Rendering of Kaiser Permanente’s National Innovation Center. SOLARCITY POWERS JOBS IN UTAH. Source: georgia.org).

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A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

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OEDIT is committed to building rural economies through a variety of innovative programs and initiatives,” Copeland said. “We If your business belongs in a place that delivers on the Colorado promise of opportunity, innovation and adventure, explore Colorado’s Grand Valley at www.grandvalleyco.com. Accessible by air, rail and highway.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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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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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. RTTT is a competitive grant program intended to encourage and reward states that are “creating conditions for innovation and reform.” initiative. The TN Department of Education also has launched TNLEAD Leadership Grants.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALASKA GROWTH CAPITAL: Provides financing to nontraditional borrowers/businesses that use innovative technology, are in rural Alaska and are minority-owned. ARIZONA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FUND: An $18.2 This is an innovative new program that will help strengthen local supply networks and sectors.

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