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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. By the BF Staff. From the September/October 2017 Issue.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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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.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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They sponsored buses to transport students to national trade shows held at McCormick Place in Chicago, including IMTS and Fab Tech. The program has gotten national recognition and is expanding to adjacent counties in the metro area. be found in more than 40,000 retail locations throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Metro: Capital investment of at least $5 million and at least 25 new jobs. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link. TAX INCENTIVES.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas. The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage. Indiana’s robust transportation network for trucking, rail and air freight make it an attractive location to distribute food and beverage products to both national and international markets. Connecting lines enable transport to every major U.S.