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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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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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A renovated warehouse space in Joplin’s industrial park has served as a temporary location for East Middle School students since the tornado. 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.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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That’s why the airport recently unveiled BNA Vision, a comprehensive airport expansion and renovation plan designed to meet the region’s booming population growth and travel demands. BNA Vision is a conceptual plan to develop and expand BNA and position it as a world-class airport to reflect a world-class city.

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

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DuPage is in the midst of six interstate highways, making drive time to major markets convenient and cost-effective—with less than a six-hour drive to major Midwest cities. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. This region is the only U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Prevailing wage must be paid to workers involved in the construction or renovation. Railroad Spurs. Funds may be used by large businesses for bondable business activities including financing the purchase of land or buildings, building construction or renovation, and certain types of machinery and equipment. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be provided for the construction and/or improvement of water lines & wastewater facilities, sewer lines, sewage treatment facilities, roadways, natural gas-line services, electric power services, railroad spurs, lighting, sidewalks and alternative power sources such as solar.

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