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The Sunflower State is much more than America’s breadbasket. Today, the state is home to thriving manufacturing, service, wholesale and retail industries. From the January/February 2013 issue


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The Sunflower State is much more than America’s breadbasket. Today, the state is home to thriving manufacturing, service, wholesale and retail industries. From the January/February 2013 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

    The Sunflower State is much more than America’s breadbasket. Today, the state is home to thriving manufacturing, service, wholesale and retail industries. From the January/February 2013 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

    As the economic picture brightens in the Golden State, energy reserves that could unlock $1 trillion in new state revenues beckon. From the January/February 2013 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

    Illinois' well rounded infrastructure is a perfect business lifeline. From the September/October 2012 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

    The Lone Star State may rank second in geographic size and population, but it outperforms all others in job-creating business growth. From the September/October 2012 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: Facets of Florida

    The Sunshine State’s weather and population may be hot and diverse, but so is its opportunity for business. From the July/August 2012 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: Ontario is Green, Growing, and Diversifying

    With a strong Canadian dollar and a weaker U.S. market putting a crimp in exports, Ontario is moving quickly to diversify its economic base. From the July/August 2012 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: Things are Heating Up in the Hoosier State

    Be it a business Goliath or an entrepreneurial David, Indiana is willing to listen and take action to make sure that every economic opportunity is realized. From the July/August 2012 issue
    A boardwalk through marshes leads to the Bodie Island Light in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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    LOCATION FOCUS: Carolinas – Coastal Clout With Global Reach

    The Carolinas, well known for their creative climate and low-cost business environment, are now an East Coast engine for growth hitting on all cylinders. North Carolina and South Carolina are busy certifying shovel-ready sites and pioneering new incentives. From the May/June 2012 issue
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    LOCATION FOCUS: New York – A Wealth Of Everything

    There are many reasons to love New York. Among them, its unique balance between innovaton and preservation, a quality that makes the Empire State an economically and culturally well-rounded business location. From the March/April 2012 issue
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    The Pelican State Continues to Outpace the Nation

    Louisiana has reason to celebrate but no time to bask. With more people flocking to the Bayou, officials must keep pace for the never-ending jobs race.
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    The Carolinas: An East Coast Engine for Growth

    North and South Carolina share more than a state line and coastal waters—both are busy offering a bevy of creative programs and incentives that are bringing boatloads of jobs to the region.
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    Industrial Powerhouse Rules in the Land of Lincoln

    Illinois boasts a $590-billion economy, the fifth largest in the nation, and a talented workforce that numbers more than six million.
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    New York: A Business State of Mind

    The Empire State boasts a global financial center, the nation’s most advanced high-tech hub and a bevy of business-friendly, scenic locations that offer an unsurpassed quality of life and easy access to a skilled workforce.
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    Tennessee: Hotbed for 21st Century Industries

    With one of the fastest-growing clean energy sectors in the nation, including electric car manufacturing, the Volunteer State is poised for growth.
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    New York’s Growing Empire of High Technology

    Juicy apples aren’t the only bumper crop in Upstate NY these days—a bold new future is ripening. Take our tour and sample the produce.
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    Texas: Leading Edge of the Economic Recovery

    A strong energy industry and a diverse economy keep the Lone Star State at the top of the growth charts in jobs and new expansions.
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    Arizona: A New Model for Economic Development

    A collaboration with top CEOs combined with new renewable energy incentives creates a new engine for job growth in the Grand Canyon State.
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    Southern Innovation in the Carolinas

    Creating Exciting New Workforce Development Strategies for the 21st Century In the past few years, the Carolinas have become well known for their creative and...
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    Mississippi Sets its Priorities: Business is Number One

    Incentives and initiatives in a supportive business climate—along with an obvious geographic advantage—will prove once again that Mississippi is a business force...
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    Louisiana to Site Seekers: What Recession?

    Louisiana's economy and job creation have been outpacing the nation throughout the past two years. Come see how this Southern state can ...
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    Workforce Development Programs Transform the Empire State

    Governor David Paterson's Excelsior Jobs Program is just one of several new initiatives the state is taking on to increase job growth ...
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    Florida: Creating a Bright and Innovative Future

    Governor Charlie Crist focuses on Florida's unique strengths by creating special incentives for the space industry, biotechnology and other innovation growth sectors. As...
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    Illinois: Industrial Powerhouse in America’s Heartland

    The Land of Lincoln boasts a $590-billion economy, the fifth-largest in the nation, and a talented workforce that numbers more than six million.
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    California, a Chameleon that Stands Out

    The Golden State has a proven ability to adapt. The difference is that California tends to change before its background, causing the state to stand out and lead rather than follow unnoticed.
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    TEXAS: Deep in the Heart of Business

    The Lone Star State is committed to doing whatever it takes to keep Texas wide open for investment and development.
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    An Epicenter of Industry in Illinois

    From the rolling hills of Southern Illinois, to the hustle and bustle of Chicago's Loop, the Land of Lincoln is a diverse state that offers businesses a wide array of options for locating or expanding.
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    The Carolinas Are Ready for Your Business

    If you are looking for skilled labor, shovel-ready sites, and robust ports, these two southeastern powerhouses have it all.
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    A New York State of Mind

    The Empire State still has "the economy that never sleeps", a powerful global hub of commerce, finance, culture and entertainment.
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    Illinois: International Reach From America’s Heartland

    The Land of Lincoln is now the fifth-largest exporting state in the U.S., shipping more than $48.73 billion worth of goods.
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    Don’t Miss Out on Mississippi

    From metropolitan hubs to pastoral landscapes, Mississippi offers a broad range of business locations without losing its charming Southern spirit.
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    Ohio: Leading the Way

    From logistics to plastics to electrical equipment, Ohio is surging into the front ranks. Here are the locations that will help your corporation become a leader as well.
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    California: Boundless Business on the West Coast

    With a bevy of financial incentives, acres of available land, and an assortment of creative thinkers, California is home to one of the largest state economies in the nation. Lucrative business deals await, and it's not too late to take part in this modern-day gold rush.
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    Everything’s Big in Texas

    With an economy growing three times faster than the national average, Texas may be the state for your next big move.
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    Growing Louisiana’s Workforce: High Tech Training for the New Economy

    In an effort to grow its economy and lure new industries to the state, Louisiana has passed several economic development initiatives and policies, including new legislation to reform the state's workforce development system.
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    Business-Minded, Fun-Filled Virginia

    Virginia is a place where, when a productive workday ends, business professionals trade their power suits for swimsuits and their dress shoes for tennis sneakers.
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    Hollywood Down in the Bayou

    The Shreveport-Bossier area has become a big hit with the film industry thanks to attractive incentives, the right infrastructure, and good old fashioned Southern hospitality.
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    South Carolina: A Sweet Spot in the Southeast

    Several new developments in South Carolina are helping to advance the state's economy.
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    Florida: A Ripe Climate for Innovation

    The Sunshine State, famous for its beaches and orange groves, has become a center of development for several emerging industries, and a biotechnology leader.
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    Endless Opportunities in North Carolina

    North Carolina presents a wealth of opportunities for all types of businesses.
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    Growing in the Sun

    The fastest-growing workforce in the nation also happens to be one of the best-trained and best-educated, helping to make Arizona a first-tier choice for expanding companies.
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