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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S. The value of shipments into zones totaled nearly $660 billion, compared with $798 billion the previous year.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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The nation’s largest state has been painfully taking its fiscal medicine in huge dollops during the past four years, in the form of deep budget cuts and huge tax increases. Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Sequestration went into effect on March 1, and defense companies are now bracing for the consequences of mandatory budget cuts and waiting for details regarding the impact on specific programs. The site offers a 24/7 control tower and a fire station and is designated a Foreign Trade Zone with customs and border security.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. This region is the only U.S.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. Overall, 17 projects have located on sites with AdvantageSite designations, representing the creation of more than 3,400 jobs and $718.7

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10 Best Class 2 Safety Vests for Men and Women

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It can be worn by: construction workers, oil/gas industry workers, EMS, traffic guards, hazard zone, emergency, highway workers, trucking, motor cyclists, runners, and public safety. If you are on a tight budget yet do not want to compromise on your safety then this ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 class 2 safety vest is for you! Who can wear this?

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Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

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Anchored by the privately owned and operated Decatur Rail and Intermodal Logistics Facility located on more than 250 acres, the Midwest Inland Port provides direct access to three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and the CSX). Existing Foreign Trade Zone and U.S.