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Finally, don’t forget to go straight to the source—the people who live and work in the communities you’re considering to make a part of your logistics network. Could one of the following areas be the solution to your latest supply chain challenges? Kentucky Delivers the Whole Package When the world’s largest packagedelivery company operates its global air hub in your state, good things happen. In fact, much of Kentucky’s burgeoning importance as a logistics center can be traced to the ongoing growth of UPS. In May 2006, UPS revealed that it was undertaking a $1 billion expansion of the UPS Worldport in Louisville, KY, just four years after its last massive expansion. The latest expansion will increase sorting capacity by 60% and add 5,000 UPS employees to the 22,000-plus already working in Kentucky. Adding to Kentucky’s appeal for logistics operations is its 1,100 miles of commercially navigable waterways, providing an expedient two-way route between inland markets and major ports on the Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio River alone flows 664 miles along the northern border of Kentucky. Seven public riverports operate facilities in the state at Henderson, Hickman, Louisville, Lyon County, Owensboro, Paducah, and Wurtland. At the Paducah riverport—the busiest riverport in the state—several barge companies have made major moves the past year. Among those, Ingram Barge, the largest inland towing company in the U.S., opened a new operations center in Paducah in early 2007, employing more than 200. In addition, Western Rivers Boat Management Inc. announced in May that it was moving its headquarters there from Arkansas. L-2 Louisville, KY On top of having UPS and copious waterways, several railroads serve Kentucky along 2,760 miles of track, including 2,299 miles of Class I track. Railroads operating in the state include CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National Railway Company, and the Paducah and Louisville Railway. Whatever route you take, Kentucky is here for you, with the logistical support your company needs to thrive. Come to Kentucky and write your own success story. Find out how by calling 800-626-2930 or visiting www.ThinkKentucky.com. Mississippi include Creative Logistics and Warehousing, which announced 133 new jobs and a $2.15 million capital investment, and Exel, Inc., which announced an $11 million expansion, both in north Mississippi. FedEx Ground also has located in north Mississippi, along with Williams-Sonoma, BMW Distribution, Future Electronics, and many more. Mississippi is in the heart of one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, offering warehouse and distribution facilities easy access to many of its markets. The state offers distributors a number of location options, including an abundance of land available in industrial and technology parks throughout the state, as well as locations in close proximity to major airports, particularly in the Jackson, MS and Memphis, TN metropolitan areas. There has never been a better time to invest in Mississippi. To learn more about doing business in Mississippi, contact the Mississippi Development Authority at 800-360-3323 or visit mississippi.org. Laurens County Makes Sense for Logistics Laurens County, SC, conveniently located midway between GreenvilleSpartanburg and the state capital of Columbia, offers an excellent geographic location for distribution/ logistics. The county is bisected by two interstates (I-385 and I-26), which makes it easily accessible to I-85 and the Port of Charleston, which is just over two hours away. Distribution accounts for 18.5% of the employment in Laurens County, and the county is already home to nine distribution companies—the largest being Wal-Mart. The availability of labor has improved for prospective companies during 2007 as Timken has phased out its Laurens County operations, Mississippi: Logistically Speaking Mississippi offers a prime location for storing and moving goods throughout the Southeast, the nation, and internationally, which is why so many companies have chosen to locate their warehouse and distribution facilities there. Mississippi’s central location, combined with its outstanding transportation network and proximity to Memphis, has attracted an estimated 2,289 warehouse and distribution facilities to the state, employing more than 29,000 workers. Some recent warehouse and distribution project announcements in A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S A N D L O G I S T I C S M A N A G E M E N T PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID S. RUBIN, COURTESY OF AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES http://www.mississippi.org http://www.ThinkKentucky.com

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Business Facilities - December 2007 Contents First Word Snapshots Metro Spotlight: Albuquerque, New Mexico Corporate Moves: North Carolina 2007 Ecomonic Development Deal of the Year Awards State of the Year Seeking Supply Chain Solutions Mississippi Means Business Corporate Moves: South Carolina Biomedical Momentum in Florida's High Tech Corridor Trends in Offshoring Metro Spotlight: Stillwater, OK Metro Spotlight: Atlanta, GA Advertiser Information 2007 Salary Survey

Business Facilities - December 2007

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