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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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JUNE 10, 2015

HQ Construction , the Tennessee Department of Transportation ‘ s new monthly newsletter, recently highlighted in its June 2015 issue an instance when a road builder discovered what appeared to be an underground storage tank (UST). That can certainly disrupt construction, right? HQ Construction (June 2015).

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JANUARY 8, 2015

In anticipation of what could be an influx of wintry weather, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has made arrangements to ensure the state’s roadways stay clear. What may be characterized as “unusually severe weather” on a Memphis transportation project may be different than a site in another part of the country.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

The Rise of the Machines | The logistics industry has seen a major shortage of truck drivers over the past few years, but the rise of autonomous road transportation eventually may render this issue moot. Smarter and Faster | Smart sensors and digital process controls are poised to exponentially improve the efficiency and safety of U.S.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. It provides nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations and connects Middle Tennessee to the rest of the country, and beyond. Potential on-site hotel to provide passengers with convenient accommodations. made products overseas for export.

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MAY 12, 2014

SelectUSA states that “A highly integrated supply chain network in the United States links producers and consumers through multiple transportation modes, including air and express delivery services, freight rail, maritime transport and truck transport. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33

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MARCH 4, 2016

Under the codename “Project Profile,” KP conducted a wide-ranging site selection search for a new National Innovation Center. In 2015, San Marcos snared the largest job-creating project in the history of the city and surrounding Hays County—Amazon’s new fulfillment center, which is bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the region at the site.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. “Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. The trend of autonomous truck development has grown over the last couple of years.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Ready To Hit The Ground Running | Precertified sites—also known as shovel ready—speed up the development cycle for projects by cutting the read tape and lining up key approvals in advance of the site selection process. Take our tour and find out where the sites that are ready to go are waiting for you. Special Reports.

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OCTOBER 12, 2016

TENNESSEE LEADS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING JOB GROWTH. Tennessee recently ranked No. Tennessee grew these jobs by 4.6 Our goal has been to make Tennessee the No. Our goal has been to make Tennessee the No. Haslam introduced the Tennessee Promise in 2015. Bill Haslam said. To achieve that end, Gov.

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JUNE 11, 2012

moves toward the construction of "smart" highways as an integral part of our transportation system, state DOTs and localities will be called upon to broaden the horizons of their normal procurement and contracting systems. As the U.S. In 1993, without public bidding, the authority entered into a $1.7 Lesson Learned.

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JUNE 23, 2016

The Road Ahead in the Carolinas | While North and South Carolina are in the process of resolving a long-standing geographical dispute, the future holds new infrastructure and economic promise for both. Read May / June 2016 Issue (Volume 49, Number 3) on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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OCTOBER 26, 2017

Both the Governor’s and the Legislature’s support of port deepening and transportation projects have helped make Savannah and Brunswick what they are today. Its completion in the fall of 2018 will cut Atlanta truck traffic by 50,000 trips per year, and expand GPA’s reach into Tennessee, Northeast Alabama and parts of Kentucky.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year: Alabama originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The top five projects alone in 2015, including Polaris Industries’ new manufacturing facility for off-road vehicles, yielded an impressive $2.7-billion

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The top five projects alone in 2015, including Polaris Industries’ new manufacturing facility for off-road vehicles, yielded an impressive $2.7-billion The data center is being built on a 360-acre site that housed a coal-fired power plant the TVA decommissioned in 2012. billion haul in capital investment for Alabama.

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APRIL 12, 2016

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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AUGUST 5, 2013

The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, Lafayette Street and River Road. Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies recently announced a $208-million investment in new manufacturing at its four production sites in Louisiana. The approximately $30.5

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Tennessee Makes It Three In A Row As Automotive King. For an unprecedented third consecutive year, Tennessee has been named the top-ranked state for Automotive Manufacturing Strength in our 2012 rankings. is poised to dominate once again wherever the rubber meets the road,” he added. Louisiana Marches In As Digital Media Leader.

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MARCH 28, 2014

KNEV will provide support for companies developing and commercializing products in the following areas: Alternative transportation fuels produced from coal, waste coal, biomass or extract oil from oil shale. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site bordered by Main, North, and Lafayette streets and River Road.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. Targeted for a 60-acre site, AppHarvest’s 2 million square-foot greenhouse will rank among the world’s largest where it will grow fresh vegetables year round for consumption on the U.S.

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MARCH 21, 2014

Types of Capital Credit projects include: New Project or Expansion Project: Consists of new investment at a new site in Alabama, or new investment that will expand the capacity and the number of employees at an existing facility. The law allows more than one project on the same site.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site. At year-end 2012, 190,900 jobs had been added with wages totaling $9.9

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