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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Chicago Executive Airport links Wheeling to the world—we regularly see international visitors from India to Canada to South America travel through our airport.

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

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In 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. That’s 3,792 jobs, 6.35

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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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Every motorist who came across them stopped, confusing the hazard lights for a railroad crossing. That incident made news, if only because a local reporter was traveling with Effic that night. It was mid-2005, and Las Vegas Division President Greg Korte was in hot pursuit of a retail development project he wanted badly.

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

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These ports are reminding cross-country destinations that they can still get containers to them faster over land than it will take the big ships traveling through the Canal to reach East and Gulf Coast Ports. The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Over 80,000 vehicles travel through this intersection every day, making Waxahachie an ideal location for a variety of business and industry. Medical, manufacturing, technology, retail and many other businesses continue to choose Waxahachie as their home. Since it was founded in 1850, Waxahachie has benefited from its prime location.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” Lubbock’s diverse economy is based on manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale and retail trade services, as well as government, higher education and health care. LUBBOCK IS THE HUB CITY. percent from the third quarter of 2012.

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