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Winners in the Next Economy

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By Christina Meek, Greater Memphis Chamber. are building new infrastructure and growing their economies at exponential rates. Liu, a Senior Fellow, Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program recently spoke at the Mid-South Aerotropolis Conference in Memphis, Tenn. That’s right.

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

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Memphis, home to the global hub for FedEx, continued to command the top spot in BF ‘s Logistics Leaders (Air Cargo Hubs) metro ranking. Southeast Anchorage Baltimore Business Facilities Economic Development GE Memphis New Orleans Newport News Panama Canal Philadelphia rankings San Francisco San Jose' Far West U.S. -

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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. Memphis, TN was our top-ranked air-cargo hub and finished in the top 10 for Lowest Cost of Living. WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds… With Bill Hagerty, Commissioner, Tennessee Department Of Economic And Community Development

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BF: The airport in Memphis is one of the world’s busiest air cargo facilities, home to FedEx’s North American shipping hub. How critical is logistics infrastructure to maintaining the strong growth potential of Tennessee? . Southeast BF-July/Aug-2014 Chattanooga high speed broadband Memphis Nashville Reno Tennessee Downtown'

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Ports along the Mississippi River are in Osceola, West Memphis and McGehee.

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

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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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. Two Class 1 and one local railroad are important parts of the transportation system. Archives Articles By Location Articles By Topic Business Report Education Featured Post Logistics And Distribution Magazine Magazine Highlights Missouri Transportation Infrastructure U.S.