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Allentown, located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley and the third most-populous city in Pennsylvania, has a glorious history. When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. 119,000, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Pennsylvania.

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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. “With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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Food processing also increases the seasonal availability of many foods and enables transportation of perishable foods across long distances, creating more diverse food opportunities. Here are some locations that can help companies cut down on transportation and distribution costs. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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The Process of Food

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Food processing also increases the seasonal availability of many foods and enables transportation of perishable foods across long distances, creating more diverse food opportunities. Here are some locations that can help companies cut down on transportation and distribution costs. Genesee County, NY is a Food Processing Hub.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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Olympus, a Pennsylvania-based maker of precision surgical instruments and related products, announced plans in November to build a $37 million research, development and manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Center. The region is a major transportation hub and travelers can reach any market in the country within three hours by air.

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. Tennessee continues to prove it’s a great place for a global company’s operations, with our central location, strong transportation infrastructure and business-friendly climate,” TN Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty said.

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

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In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City.