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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds… With Larry V. Parman, Secretary, Oklahoma Department Of Commerce

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BF: Macy’s is putting a national distribution center in Tulsa, creating 1,500 new jobs. In addition to ground/trucking, we have an excellent proposition in air, rail, water, and pipeline distribution including 3 major airports, two with 9,800 ft. We wish we could tell you this good news will continue.

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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. Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis are just hours away. fuel consumption dropped. It is comprised of 3.9

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

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Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis are just hours away. Commercial air service is available at Joplin Regional Airport and three other major airports within 90 minutes drive time. Four airports within 110 miles serve the region, providing commercial and cargo service to markets throughout the world.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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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. Subsequently, the U.S.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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In 2001 the MRZ designation was renewed for the former Williams Air Force Base, now known as Williams Gateway Airport. Naval Air Facility in Goodyear, now known as Phoenix/Goodyear Airport, was designated as an MRZ. Railroad Spurs. Currently there are two MRZs in Arizona. In December 2002, the former U.S. TAX INCENTIVES.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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The Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx Superhub. The corridor’s multi-modal transportation infrastructure offers a wide range of distribution options: Flint’s Bishop International Airport is at its core, offering continental and international flights. Louis, Tulsa, Little Rock and Memphis are just hours away.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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An ‘aviation development zone’ is any airport in Colorado that is a public-use facility designated by the FAA in its latest National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, which has registered with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT).

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