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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. The port is located about 12 miles south of the 4-lane.

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

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Railroad and rail sleeper construction. The air voids provide pressure relief sites during a freeze event, allowing the water inside the concrete to freeze without inducing large internal stresses. Dam construction. Water pipe , reservoir, and electric duct construction. Irrigation ditch, filter construction.

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The Travel & Tourism Game

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Enjoy local shops, restaurants and events in Henderson’s historic downtown core: the Water Street District. HENDERSON’S UNIQUE HOSPITALITY DRAWS VISITORS & BUSINESSES. Art galleries and an expansive outdoor events plaza serve up cultural attractions, and an historic walking tour explores the history of Henderson’s oldest buildings.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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1,677 miles of class 1 railroads. There also is Arkansas’s state-of-the-art railroad infrastructure comprising three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway and Kansas City Southern Railway. Arkansas also has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. 16,416 miles of state and U.S.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The department hosted Town Hall events throughout the state during the first week of June to gather public input toward development of guidelines and policies for FY16. . . Locomotive engine” is defined as a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks. TAX INCENTIVES.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated New Mexico incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of New Mexico economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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This ability to draw workers from multiple regions, and still have a reasonable commuting distance, allows an employer to have more selection in drawing a skilled workforce. In fact, the commuting area surrounding the Markland Business Park draws from a regional population of more than 615,000 people.

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