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AUGUST 1, 2014

In this year’s Metro Rankings Report, we’ve taken note of the crucial role exports are playing in the Recovery for many locations by charting their success in two of our rankings categories, Exports Growth Leaders and Exports Recovery Leaders. 10 in our Economic Growth Potential metro ranking. From the July/August 2014 issue.

Metro 111

Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

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MARCH 19, 2014

It also focused on increased safety. For companies seeking a central location that reaches numerous major metro areas, excellent transportation connections and a capable labor force, Joplin, MO is a great place to locate. The Joplin Metro area in southwest Missouri is in the center of North American markets.

Missouri 45

Missouri Metro Kansas City Transportation 45

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MAY 12, 2014

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9

Industrial 57

Industrial New Mexico Railroad Airports 57

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MARCH 22, 2016

The metropolis of Los Angeles was the top food processing location in BF ’s 2015 Metro Rankings Report, earning the number one ranking in our metro Food Processing Employment Leaders category, edging Greater Toronto’s burgeoning food processing hub and the traditional food processing crossroads of Chicago as king of the foodies.

Indiana 40

Indiana New Jersey Employment Industrial 40

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JULY 15, 2014

1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. There also is Arkansas’s state-of-the-art railroad infrastructure comprising three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. metro markets. 50 percent of the U.S.

Industrial 64

Industrial Arkansas Sacramento Indiana 64

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APRIL 15, 2014

Metro: Capital investment of at least $5 million and at least 25 new jobs. million, not to exceed $5,000 per employee trained in metro areas and $8,000 per employee trained in rural areas. Railroad Spurs. The act also allows for loans for food safety projects to ensure a safe food supply for Hawaii’s people.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 21, 2014

Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas. DELAWARE ACCESS PROGRAM: Designed to give banks a flexible and extremely non-bureaucratic tool to make business loans that are somewhat riskier than a conventional bank loan, in a manner consistent with safety and soundness.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75