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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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Credit: Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance). Opportunity is a word used a lot when discussions about Southwest Louisiana are started. George Swift, president and CEO of the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, asserts that prospects are great for any business that locates or expands in the area. “We

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Report Explores Sectors And Metros Driving Construction Jobs Recovery

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Kansas City, MO-KS. Archives Articles By Location Connecticut Daily News Featured Post Florida Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Hampshire New York Online Features Rhode Island Texas U.S. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Richmond, VA. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL. Plains U.S.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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FLYING HIGH IN NORTH LOUISIANA. Aerospace/defense companies will find North Louisiana a business-friendly and low cost manufacturing environment. Ranked as the most cost competitive place to do business by Forbes and KPMG, North Louisiana offers both value and quality.

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April 2017 Newsletter – A “New, New OSHA” Emerges

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OSHA urges Louisiana flood recovery workers, volunteers to be vigilant, aware of hazards during cleanup. Kansas City OSHA office holds safety training following worker death in trench collapse. Homebuilder, Florida contractor fined $107K for exposing workers to dangerous falls, other hazards.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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RUSTON, LA: BIG OPPORTUNITIES IN A CITY WITH SMALL TOWN CHARM. Ruston is centrally located in northern Louisiana. As the home of Louisiana Tech University, Ruston has an exciting energy, offers a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and maintains a pro-business attitude. Photo: City of Ruston).

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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BNA Vision will ensure the airport ascends alongside the city and ensure all travelers—whether for business or leisure—get the full Music City experience at Nashville International Airport. PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA: A BEVY OF ACTIVITY. City Docks at Port of Lake Charles Foreign Trade Zone 87 (Photo: www.portlc.com).

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Katoen Natie USA Announces $150 Million Baton Rouge Area Facility

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Katoen Natie’s plans include developing tie-ins to rail assets served by Kansas City Southern Railway and Canadian National Railroad, potentially becoming one of the few facilities of its kind with dual railway access. “We We are excited about the new project that will expand our U.S. and global network,” Vingerhoets said.