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Ports And FTZs: Tidal Wave

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The economic impact of U.S. seaports has a far reach, extending from the direct to the indirect and beyond. There are an estimated 2.2 million jobs that depend on ports. Read: Ports And FTZs: Tidal Wave at BusinessFacilities.com.

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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. Certified sites can be a big incentive for companies, especially those looking to move quickly on getting a new facility up and running.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety, and virtually every other economic section.”. In 2012, CSX Transportation named Edgecombe County’s Kingsboro “mega site” one of its “CSX Select Sites.”

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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With scenic swatches of pastoral landscape and urban hubs like Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee is capitalizing on its diverse markets with a new tool which, it hopes, will become an industry standard bearer. A clear path to acquiring or leasing the property must be identified and documented. Furthermore, Gov.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee — Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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Largest Cities (2011): Memphis, 652,050; Nashville-Davidson (balance), 609,644; Knoxville, 180,761; Chattanooga, 170,136. The Regional Megasite area’s central location, strong transportation infrastructure, low costs of doing business and high-quality workforce provide an attractive setting for investments and new businesses.

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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. Hoosier Energy’s territory is served by major air transport from three locations, which play a progressively positive role in economic opportunity. Here again, the county delivers.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports provide the link for getting goods to consumers and transporting U.S. 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 Nashville Airports Experience.

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