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Viewpoint: Small Projects, Big Results

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Expansion of Manhattan’s Second Ave.

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Winners in the Next Economy

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According to Liu, “Metro areas like Memphis will drive the next economy…[and]…Memphis must act with intention to leverage its strengths and transform its future.”. John Moore, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber says, “About 75% of Memphis’ gross revenue comes from the 50-square mile area around the airport.

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

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The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 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. The Joplin Metro area in southwest Missouri is in the center of North American markets. fuel consumption dropped.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Shreveport Regional Airport. Our major airports offer industrial property with runway access available to companies seeking to establish operations with enhanced ROI and lower costs. AeroPark at the Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) in Shreveport, Louisiana has 250 acres available for development with all infrastructure in place.

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

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For companies seeking a central location that reaches numerous major metro areas, excellent transportation connections and a capable labor force, Joplin, MO is a great place to locate. The Joplin Metro area in southwest Missouri is in the center of North American markets. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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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. Food processing has a major footprint in Metro Little Rock.

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Memphis has consistently scored an impressive double play in BF ’s annual Rankings Report, grabbing the top slot in both our Metro and Global Logistics Leaders (Air Cargo Hubs) rankings. The term Aerotropolis or “airport city” was coined by UNC professor Dr. John Kasarda. Memphis touts all four modes of transportation.