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Open Borders

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Seattle and Vancouver, both burgeoning high-tech hubs, are engaged in an intense competition for the expansion dollars now being spent by tech giants like Microsoft who have long called the region home. Alleviating congested traffic between Vancouver and Seattle also is on the to-do list for CIC proponents. Canada border).

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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. .” Project managers and Canal Authority execs are giving firm assurances that the ribbon will be cut before the end of May. for the first time.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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Overall, global passenger travel also continues to increase, with most of the growth recorded in the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region. With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S. 30 minutes to downtown Seattle. The parts are moved by barge to the Mt.

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

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Major maritime shipping hubs including Los Angeles/Long Beach, Seattle/Tacoma and Oakland are ready to service the huge post-Panamax containers. Rendering of the Bayonne Bridge, as it will look after it is raised to permit passage of Post-Panamax container vessels. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING. Photo: NJ.com.).

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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However, recent developments have made it difficult to get an accurate fix on the metro pecking order in this critical employment sector, as jobs continue to shift between aerospace hubs in Wichita, Charleston, Seattle and Oklahoma City. Therefore, in our 2012 report we have refocused this category as a state ranking.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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All sites are within five miles of Interstate 80, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline travels east/west, which gives rail access to a bevy of manufacturers, agri-business and logistic companies alike. Highway 81, otherwise known as the Pan-American Expressway Corridor, allowing for travel in any direction.