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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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Kansas offers a diverse economy perfect for your business. International companies like Mars, Caterpillar, AMC Theatres, Cerner, Teva, Rubbermaid, Spirit Aerosystems and Cargill all have a Kansas address because they saw the advantages: Competitive financial incentives. Take a look at Kansas. By Shana Daley.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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With 19 commercial airports, Florida airports are some of the most frequented travel destinations in the U.S. The company chose Florida over other Southeastern locations because of the close proximity to Melbourne International Airport and because Florida was the largest market for Embraer’s Phenom jets.

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July/August 2013 Issue (Volume 46, Number 4)

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Business Report: Virginia – Tech Park Grows In Richmond | Diagnostic leader HDL will occupy nearly five football fields of space in its expanded research and office complex in the heart of downtown Richmond. Business Report: Illinois – Outlook Is Positive In Wheeling | Chicago Executive Airport gets bigger and better.

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Race to a Smart Future

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The finalists, announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) tech and music fest, are: Austin, TX; Columbus, OH; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. Kansas City’s plans include connecting public transit to Wi-Fi, expanding a bike-sharing program and crafting autonomous vehicle regulations.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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There are networks with 120,000 miles of major railroads, more than 25,000 miles of commercially navigable waterways and more than 5,000 public-use airports. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. Commercial air service is available at Joplin Regional Airport and three other major airports within 90 minutes drive time.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

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A new model for working together was championed by the Joplin Area Chamber whereby the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) of Missouri Southern State University shared space with the Chamber in their offices in order to have a “one-stop” Business Recovery Center.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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There are good sites to develop because of our infrastructure which includes six ports, interstate highway, railway, airports, a large pipeline system, a loyal and productive workforce, and training facilities,” Swift says. Rail service is provided by Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern.