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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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Kentucky is enjoying spectacular growth because the state meets those needs for companies that locate or start in KY. In 2013, Kentucky announced 281 new projects in which companies are investing $3.3 In fact, Kentucky is the third-largest auto manufacturing state in the country, and our manufacturers continue to expand.

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Logistics Networks Are Getting Back On Track

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Lower fuel prices, a surge in railroad hiring and the need to get goods to market faster are boosting growth and profits in the logistics sector. Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. Logistics Networks Are Getting Back On Track appeared first on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Overnight delivery service firm DHL is located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Its unique position, overlapping the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Indianapolis, and Louisville regions, has long made it one of the best kept location secrets in the U.S. SOUTHEAST INDIANA: WHERE FLEXIBLE MEETS AFFORDABLE.

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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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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. Highway 71 (north-south) connect to every region in the country. Four airports within 110 miles serve the region, providing commercial and cargo service to markets throughout the world. Great Lakes U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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A key component to stimulating Lexington, KY’s high-tech economy is realized through a partnership with the University of Kentucky and Lexington’s Commercialization and Innovation process. receives support from the Lexington office of the Kentucky Innovation Network and Commerce Lexington. Awesome Inc. A New Digital/Design Hub.

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State by 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. Railroad Spurs. Natural Gas-Line Services.

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