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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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The Port of New Orleans, at the center of the world’s busiest port complex, took first place in Business Facilities’ Logistics Leaders (Ports) ranking in the magazine’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report. Anchorage, AK held onto second place, followed by Louisville, KY, the North American hub for UPS. Far West U.S. -

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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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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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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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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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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. The TN Department of Education also has launched TNLEAD Leadership Grants. initiative.

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

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percent of the county’s workers have some postsecondary education, and a full 42 percent have earned college degrees. Education at all ages is a key priority. In 2012, the community dedicated The Switzerland County Technology and Education Center, a 24,000-square-foot facility featuring adult training classrooms and labs.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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To be eligible, the fuel sold must be used or loaded by a common carrier that: After July 1, 2011, made a capital investment of $100 million or more in new construction or renovations at the railroad locomotive refueling facility in which the fuel is loaded or used; or. Certain green industries. Tier 1 = Everywhere else in a rural area.