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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. From Miami, we can make the trip in only 15 hours, even with a layover.”.

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Home Stretch

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The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. The big ports of Virginia, Baltimore and Miami already are at that depth. .” Project managers and Canal Authority execs are giving firm assurances that the ribbon will be cut before the end of May.

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

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In Four sections are now open to travelers. Bay County is positioned along I-75, a major interstate running from Miami, Florida to Sault Ste. Enterprise zone, including tax credits.

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STATE FOCUS: Florida – Let The Sun Shine

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For years, the name Florida has been firmly associated with travel and tourism, and the state has enjoyed one of the world’s best known leisure brands. According to the 73rd Annual Report released by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to the U.S. In 2011, merchandise received and exported from the Zone reached $3.7 Its FTZ No.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. Its key feature is highly automated 30+ lane transfer zones and automated live e-gates. MIAMI: A GLOBAL LOGISTICS HUB.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Education • BFA, Interior Design, Miami University. Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel . Secret Life • Enjoys analyzing land zoning and development layouts for fun. . . . .

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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Their primary customers include nationwide grocers and other vendors, and the greenhouse environment greatly reduces the carbon footprint and “food miles” produce travels to reach consumers. Additionally, the city was able to provide a $4 million Urban Enterprise Zone loan to assist with renovation costs. Bob Evans Farms, LLC.