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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

In addition to retaining its automotive crown, Tennessee notched top 10 finishes in Best Business Climate, Best Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Leaders (Power Generation) and Best Education Climate. RACING TO THE TOP IN EDUCATION. Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air-cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living.

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JULY 15, 2014

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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MAY 14, 2014

Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program—The program enables businesses and educational institutions to develop customized training for workers. Its highly educated and culturally connected workforce will create the business success, and its quality of life and social collaboration will sustain that success.

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OEDIT is committed to building rural economies through a variety of innovative programs and initiatives,” Copeland said. “We If your business belongs in a place that delivers on the Colorado promise of opportunity, innovation and adventure, explore Colorado’s Grand Valley at www.grandvalleyco.com. Accessible by air, rail and highway.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” In addition, higher education opportunities are developing in the area. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE.

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OCTOBER 22, 2012

Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. percent of the workforce has gained education beyond high school. Wheeling, IL: Mastering The Art Of Collaboration.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Louisiana’s capital has had great success in executing the state’s strategy of bringing together business and higher education in innovative public-private partnerships that spur initiatives in new high-growth sectors. Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. space program.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Brampton’s young, educated and diverse labor force is matched by its ideal location. Brampton has access to a large pool of highly skilled workers and to trained employees and graduates from first-rate post-secondary educational institutions. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Virginia offers a talented work force, more than 500,000 students enrolled in over 100 in-state institutions of higher education and easy access to domestic and global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport, the Port of Virginia and two of the nation’s largest railroads. Capital One Financial Corp.

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MARCH 19, 2014

O’Brian discussed the innovative approach taken towards recovery. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. Rob O’Brian, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, shared lessons learned from the response and recovery experience.

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JULY 6, 2016

And those pro-business factors are evident in Brunswick County with low operating costs, exceptional transportation and utility infrastructure, a strong commitment to education and workforce development and the commitment to work in partnership with business. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund which have attracted top researchers and cutting edge companies to the state,” said Gov. The Texas A&M University System landed a major federal biosecurity contract in June.

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MAY 1, 2013

Coverage of its 4,974 square miles is aided by I-90, I-86 and Route 219; Buffalo-Niagara International Airport; the Port of Buffalo; and four class I railroads (CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific). Western New York provides both city and suburban living. Today, another $1.5

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MAY 25, 2016

“We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more.

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MARCH 4, 2016

Rendering of Kaiser Permanente’s National Innovation Center. Under the codename “Project Profile,” KP conducted a wide-ranging site selection search for a new National Innovation Center. Georgia has become a hotbed for global brands such as Kaiser Permanente to locate innovation and IT centers. Source: georgia.org).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

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). for the establishment of business opportunity.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Since innovation can boost profits, it is a main driving force, helping companies cut production expenses by reducing waste, employ effective manufacturing techniques, optimize automation to lower labor costs, and cut down on input materials such as energy. The company has expanded twice since locating in Livingston County.

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AUGUST 5, 2013

Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. Singapore, Rotterdam—the big clusters—this is where you see rapid environmental innovation,” notes Sheffi. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system.

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MARCH 21, 2014

BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT TAX ABATEMENTS: Gives cities and counties the ability to abate the following: Non-educational city and county sales & use taxes; Non-educational state, city and county property taxes—up to 20 years; Mortgage and recording taxes. ARIZONA INNOVATION ACCELERATOR FUND: An $18.2

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NOVEMBER 4, 2013

It is known for its harvesting equipment, particularly its innovative corn harvesting “headers”, the attachments at the front of a combine. Iowa, also known as the American Heartland, is an attractive location to businesses due to its central location, low cost of doing business, and a skilled and educated workforce.

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JUNE 19, 2014

the state has in place business-friendly, innovative policies and programs that are helping to drive growth in job-rich sectors such as automotive and aerospace and propel it as one of the top economies in the U.S. More importantly is the location and proximity of the CICP in relation to EWU, and the emphasis EWU is placing on STEM education.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania was awarded a $750,000 Discovered in PA—Developed in PA (D2PA) grant to support the Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization project. states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline.

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