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From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising. automotive industry. The Port of Baltimore has had a 50-foot deep channel since 1990.
The Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA) will produce a 1:10 scale model of the 1841 Otis Steam Shovel, which will be on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014. It was originally built for use in railroad construction by the contracting firm in which inventor William S.
“We are excited about the opportunities to leverage our long history of working with rail contractors, Class I, Regional and short-line Railroads, together with proven products, technologies and the Parsons workforce. Parsons is a community that was founded by the Katy Railroad and that heritage runs deep throughout our history.
Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Louis and Indianapolis. Exports from Illinois rose 5.1 percent to $68.1
From the March/April 2014 issue. 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.
The grounds of this project will be crisscrossed with miles and miles of highways, railroads, and streets to connect it with the rest of the country. It has started the second phase of expansion worth $11 billion back in 2014 is scheduled to continue building till 2024.
From the March/April 2014 issue. A recent plant upgrade at the General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant led to the production of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, named the 2014 North American Car of the year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Southeast BF-March/April-2014 Georgetown Louisville'
From the January/February 2014 issue. Oklahoma is served by three Class 1 Railroads—UP, BNSF and Kansas City Southern—utilizing over 2,500 miles of Class 1 rail lines and over 3,700 total miles of rail. Parman Secretary Oklahoma Department of Commerce. By the Business Facilities Staff. How will it work? runways; one with a 7,800 ft.
From the January/February 2014 issue. Kansas also has one of the best and most extensive railroad systems in the country; the state’s 4,776 miles of track account for 2.23 railroad miles. Plains Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce BF-Jan/Feb-2014 GO Topeka KanVet taxes Topeka' Photo: Kansas Department of Commerce.).
Last year the company shipped more than half a million parts across the nation, which is a 40 percent increase from 2014. From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics.
From the January/February 2014 issue. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. By Jonathan Sanders.
From the March/April 2014 issue. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. By Shana Daley.
From the July/August 2014 issue. Our state is one of the foremost transportation hubs in the world with a network of eight interstate highways, railroads, international and regional airports, and navigable waterways. Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report. By the Business Facilities Staff. Far West U.S.
Louisiana has the most extensive network of pipelines in the nation, and offers unmatched supply-chain access to domestic markets via railroads and barges. The stage for Formosa’s world-scale complex in Louisiana was set in January 2014, during a trade mission to Asia led by then-Gov. Bobby Jindal.
The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. The project must then be presented to U.S.
From the May/June 2014 issue. as of May 2014). In January 2014, Beretta, a global manufacturer of high-quality sporting and military firearms, announced it is expanding its U.S. The 166,494-square foot distribution center is scheduled for completion by September 2014. By Jenny Vickers. Across the U.S.,
Barely two months into 2014, 59 quakes of 2.0 Late last month, a group of area residents said they’d had enough: 100 of them turned up at a meeting of the Texas Railroad Commission in Austin to protest the situation (the TRC regulates mineral energy production in Texas). or greater on the Richter Scale.
From the January/February 2014 issue. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014 and will result in a 1.5-million-square-foot In addition to boasting the number one cargo airport in North America, Greater Memphis has five Class-I railroads and the 4th-largest inland port. Bill Haslam announcing Eastman Chemical’s $1.6-billion
From the May/June 2014 issue. Additionally in 2014, the City of Frankfort already has announced the location of two food processing companies to the City. 1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. In early 2014, U.S.
From the March/April 2014 issue. The region sits in the middle of major trucking, shipping and railroad systems, allowing goods to flow efficiently throughout the country. Plains Utilities Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce BF-March/April-2014 Greater Minneapolis Saint Paul St. By Robert Tilton. jobless rate.
percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson. percent to $80 billion in 2014. percent in 2014.
From the July/August 2014 issue. Projections show that even just a 15 percent increase in 2014 could generate an additional 1,725 jobs and infuse another $10 million into Illinois’ economy.”. The property is being prepared for occupancy sometime in September 2014 by FedEx Ground Services to accommodate its expanding operations.
At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. The Bayonne Bridge was the world’s longest steel-arch bridge for 45 years. The project, which would have created 6,000 construction jobs, was canceled by Gov.
To be eligible, the fuel sold must be used or loaded by a common carrier that: After July 1, 2011, made a capital investment of $100 million or more in new construction or renovations at the railroad locomotive refueling facility in which the fuel is loaded or used; or. Five-Year Policy Changes: Year. Appointment. Double-Weighted Sales.
Single Sales Factor: Beginning January 1, 2014, New Mexico will begin phasing in a single sales factor apportionment methodology for corporations whose principal business activity is manufacturing. There also are provisions for issuing a refund when the credit balance falls under $500,000. Five-Year Policy Changes: Year. Apportionment.
billion project to widen the Panama Canal by 2014. ” Other ports on the East and Gulf coasts are also investing in port, rail, road and warehouse construction, while West Coast ports and railroads are trying to improve transfer and delivery times. “This is in part because of a $5.25 “Bridgestone Corp.
2014, Type 1, Class E, G, and C standards., 1-2014 requirements for type 1 Class G & C, or C. 2014 (Class G) Compliant. that specialized in building railroads and buildings, as well as the Hoover Dam, made hard hats mandatory for their employees. SECURE COMFORTABLE FIT. Fully compliant with OSHA, ANSI Z89.1-2014,
From the March/April 2014 issue. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. In 2013, 459,380 kilowatt (KW) hours were generated by wind farms in Nebraska, a number that is expected to reach 534,380 KW hours in 2014. times that of the Nos.
ALABAMA - updated for 2014. ALASKA – updated for 2014. As part of the More Alaska Production Act passed in 2013, for the North Slope only, this credit will increase to 45% on January 1, 2014, and the credit will change to 35% beginning January 1, 2016. ARIZONA – updated for 2014. TAX INCENTIVES.
According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 In addition, more than 400,000 Americans were employed in FTZ activities in 2014, an increase of 7.7 FTZs jumped 24.8 percent from the previous year, to $99.2 employment growth.
its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. The locally owned, short line railroad company provides facilities for them to unload the corn.
The company plans to open its facility in January 2014. Applications for that round of certification will open in January 2014. Applications are due for the next round by January 17, 2014; however, interested communities must begin the formal application process by sending in their letter of intent.
If all the approvals are obtained, the overall casino project could be constructed in 2013 or 2014. Barstow is where an eclectic mix of railroad, military, high technology, and mining employers have located. Barstow Community Hospital Project. on building a brand new state-of-the-art medical facility in town.
When Thomas Henry Ball convinced the Trinity and Brazos Railroad to run through Tomball in the early 1900s, little did he know what a significant economic impact that would have on the area. TOMBALL IS TRUE TO ITS ROOTS.
This new facility is slated for completion in late 2014. For companies requiring rail, Greenville can be accessed by virtually every major railroad line. Direct service is provided by Kansas City Southern, with connecting service provided by RailAmerica/DGNO and short-line carrier Blacklands Railroad.
The “Project Axle” recruitment climaxed in late 2014 when economic development officials from Alabama and two other Southeastern states designated as finalists made pitches at the company’s headquarters in Minnesota. s $110-million firearms manufacturing facility in 2014. PICKING THE WINNER.
The increase is to occur in equal increments over a four year period, between 2014 and 2017. percent, between 2014 and 2017. Additional improvements to the program include expanded company eligibility and beginning in 2014 elimination of capital gains tax on income derived from investments in companies certified by the ACA.
OSHA and AAR reached a September 9, 2014, settlement agreement filed with the court. This final rule will address compliance concerns raised by the railroad industry.
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