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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Beginning in January 2014, SC2 teams will engage in the following locations: St. Louis, MO; Gary, IN; Flint, MI; Brownsville, TX; Rockford, IL; Macon, GA; and Rocky Mount, NC. THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. BREAKING NEWS: U.S.

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Game Winner

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The Raiders move was the culmination of a tawdry round of musical chairs orchestrated by the NFL; when the music stopped, three football cities with historic roots in the sport (Oakland, San Diego and St. Canton is aiming for an end zone of prosperity built around its football legacy. Loading.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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It is served by Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and CSX railroads, and provides lower cost and efficient shipping options to the east, west and gulf coasts, bypassing the congestion of Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Situated 36 miles from Springfield, 120 miles from St. DECATUR: BUSTLING WITH ACTIVITY. 36 and U.S.

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Lee County, FL launches $25 million cash. - Business Facilities

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The Initiative is managed by the Lee County Economic Development Office (EDO), which guides businesses through the application process, evaluates proposed projects and reports recommendations to the board of county commissioners. Investments in St. Louis' Metro East approach $9.5. posted by jack rogers at. 0 Comments.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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That new hangar includes 26,000-square feet of hangar area and 7,800-square feet of office space. The new facility will include 15,000-square feet of hangar space and 3,000-square feet of office complex on the north side of Tower Road. Foreign-trade zones help U.S. Atlantic Aviation. Domestic distribution is just as convenient.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Many of the country’s inland ports are located in the Midwest, including Chicago, Memphis, St. Louis and Kansas City.

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Iowa: Moving To The Top Of The Class

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This challenge will require a significant number of adults to enroll in educational programs, but it is a goal that has the full support of Iowa’s business community, educational system and governor’s office. Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Indianapolis and Omaha.

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