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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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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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billion ethane cracker complex on the same 250 acres the MEG and headquarters office will be located. Working with our partners in the Louisiana governor’s office and Louisiana Economic Development, we’ve been able to get the attention of some of the world’s best companies. The port is located about 12 miles south of the 4-lane.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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BF: You recently selected six TN communities to participate in the Tennessee Downtown program, a competitive improvement program for cities and counties seeking to revitalize traditional commercial or historic districts. How does this program work and what are the goals? Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report. Far West U.S.

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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Coverage of its 4,974 square miles is aided by I-90, I-86 and Route 219; Buffalo-Niagara International Airport; the Port of Buffalo; and four class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific). Western New York provides both city and suburban living. Operation Oswego County, Inc.

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

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In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. gateway where all six major Class-One North American railroads can interchange traffic.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. Railroad Spurs. Certified Capital Company Program (CAPCO): Promotes investment in Alabama-based businesses by creating several venture capital funds required to invest in Alabama companies.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) receives approximately 1/3 of the annual allocation of funds to use specifically for economic development efforts statewide.

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