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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… with Dennis Davin, Secretary, PA DCED

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Dennis Davin, Secretary, Pennsylvania DCED. We need to continue to nurture the talent pipeline that exists in Pennsylvania from higher education to business ownership by providing as many opportunities as possible to support their efforts. How does the KIZ program work and who is eligible to receive funding?

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Bootstraps for Building

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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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Mid-Atlantic Construction Projects for Bid

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Clemson Corner Retail. New Transportation Center. Keep in mind that I am offering free pre-construction services in exchange for involvement in the management of the project. Hopefully we can partner up on something. Approx Value. Frederick, MD. 1,000,000. School Arts & Tech center. Baltimore, MD. 5,000,000. State Park Bath House.

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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. Corbett and state and federal officials from both Pennsylvania and Delaware, to secure the remaining funding needed to complete the project. Since the TraPac terminal opened in 2009, many retailers and 3PL firms have begun to take advantage of the global container services offered at the facility.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Two unique state programs are the winners of our Achievement in Public-Private Partnership awards: The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) , for its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project; and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the Edison Innovation Fund. and the largest road project in Pennsylvania’s history.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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As part of its portion of $72 million in state incentives for Hankook, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has pledged infrastructure improvements including widening interstate exit ramps and creating a five-lane access road to the Corporate Business Park’s southern entrance near the site of the new plant.

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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. And while it may take food processors more time and money to produce the product, with retail sales growing each year, it may be worth it in the end.