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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Louis and Kansas City. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City. Their location is vital. Many of the country’s inland ports are located in the Midwest, including Chicago, Memphis, St.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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Photo: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development). That’s where Kentucky shines. In the Bluegrass State, companies announced 92 new-facility or expansion projects since the beginning of 2014, according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. A major initiative of Kentucky Gov. Those projects total more than $2.6

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How to Get Better Options in Today’s Hard Insurance Market

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Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Cobbs Allen has offices in Columbus, Ohio; Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Mobile, Alabama; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cobbs Allen is an independent, national agency focused on risk management in niche practice groups. Visit cobbsallen.com.

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How to Step Up Your Game on Loss Control & Claims Management

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Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Cobbs Allen has offices in Columbus, Ohio; Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Mobile, Alabama; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cobbs Allen is an independent, national agency focused on risk management in niche practice groups. Visit www.cobbsallen.com.

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Logistics Leaders

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The logistics and distribution industry is poised for a great leap forward as new technology digitally transforms the supply chain from end to end. Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City. The Joplin Metro area’s position for serving national markets is nearly as advantageous as Chicago or Kansas City.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Research Tax Credit: Kansas offers an income tax credit equal to 6.5% No Local Income Taxes: Kansas cities and counties do not impose an earnings tax on personal or corporate income. No Kansas Franchise Tax: Kansas eliminated its franchise tax in 2011. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

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