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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Beginning in January 2014, SC2 teams will engage in the following locations: St. Louis, MO; Gary, IN; Flint, MI; Brownsville, TX; Rockford, IL; Macon, GA; and Rocky Mount, NC. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE.

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Gary Horstmann, the super

The Korte Company

He and a friend became union carpenters in 1981 and went to work building public housing units in East St. The mini-warehouse, made of concrete and metal, took him out of his carpentry comfort zone. The big test was Incarnate Word Hospital in St. For example, Metro East St. Louis residents used to have a big problem.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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It is served by Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and CSX railroads, and provides lower cost and efficient shipping options to the east, west and gulf coasts, bypassing the congestion of Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Situated 36 miles from Springfield, 120 miles from St. DECATUR: BUSTLING WITH ACTIVITY. 36 and U.S.

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Game Winner

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The Raiders move was the culmination of a tawdry round of musical chairs orchestrated by the NFL; when the music stopped, three football cities with historic roots in the sport (Oakland, San Diego and St. Canton is aiming for an end zone of prosperity built around its football legacy. Thank you for voting.

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Lee County, FL launches $25 million cash. - Business Facilities

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Investments in St. Louis' Metro East approach $9.5. For more information, contact the EDO at (800) 330-3161 or visit www.LeeCountyBusiness.com. posted by jack rogers at. 0 Comments. For more information, contact the EDO at (800) 330-3161 or visit www.LeeCountyBusiness.com. posted by jack rogers at. 0 Comments. Post a Comment.

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Rising Export Volumes Spur Inland Port Development Across the U.S.

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Many of the country’s inland ports are located in the Midwest, including Chicago, Memphis, St. Louis and Kansas City. There are a number of new locations under development such as the 4,000-acre Florida Inland Port in St. Their location is vital. and the 580-acre Inland Port Arizona in Casa Grande, AZ.,

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Protecting hospital patients from power outages

CK Power

That’s why we were called in to help create a standby power system for one of St. Louis’ largest healthcare providers. . It’s best to err on the safe side when it comes to seismic preparedness and safety, especially as St. Louis is within the New Madrid Seismic Zone. Accuracy is key.