ENERGY/SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Clean Energy, Green Economy

Steve Stackhouse

Renewable energy stands poised to create opportunities across the country. More

OEMs Supplying the Alternative Energy Industries

States Fund Renewable Energy Projects

Richard K. Greene, Senior Consultant, The Williams Group Real Estate Advisors

Sixteen states have taken the lead in funding for renewable energy projects through tax and production incentives, rebates, grants, and loans. More


Site Selection/Facility Planning >> Advantages of Natural Light in Manufacturing Facilities Already popular in offices and retail, natural lighting is now gaining recognition for its benefits in manufacturing settings. More Corporate Executive Survey Results >> Evaluating Labor Costs —in Good Times and in Bad Has the loss of 5.7 million jobs had an impact on the consideration of labor costs in the site selection decision? More Corporate Executive Survey Results >> Factoring Energy into a Location Decision The current economic slowdown presents an opportunity for companies to assess energy costs and reliability at their present location. More Corporate Executive Survey Results >> Who’s Got Talent? Skilled Labor and the Location Decision While immediate financial concerns may cause companies to shift focus, skilled labor still drives long-term success. More		Asset Management >> Making Energy Retrofits Work for Tenants and Owners Tenant engagement is key to achieving energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of multitenant buildings. More Biotech >> Bioscience Companies Showing Signs of Strength and Making New Investments Although the financial crisis has battered many bio firms, there are still signs of strength and new investments on the horizon to sustain this sector’s vitality. More Texas >> Texas Enjoys a Competitive Edge in Today’s Global Economy This past March, the state of Texas announced an estimated 370,000 businesses will receive a tax cut of $90 million in the form of a one-year suspension of the unemployment insurance replenishment tax. More California >> Location California 2009: California’s Green Advantage California has paid the price for its eco-friendly initiatives, but those investments could pay off for companies there as the government mandates green building, manufacturing, and more. More Location California 2009: A Letter From California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Location California 2009: Building a Green Future Location California 2009: Enterprising Enterprise Zones Location California 2009: The Logisitics Advantage

Studies/Research/Papers

Managing talent in a turbulent economy

This Deloitte survey presents the ways top executives and talent managers worldwide are adjusting their work forces in today’s turbulent economy. More

PDF: Managing talent in a turbulent economy

Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness: Reevaluating the Contributors to Growth

A new report from The Conference Board takes stock of the innovation capabilities of the U.S. economy, including hurdles to maintaining the nation's leadership position. More

PDF: Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness

Viewpoint >> First Person: Dr. Scott Rickert, President and CEO, Nanofilm El Paso/Juárez — A Local Perspective In Focus: What Color Is Your Lease? "Green" Leases for Business More	Special Publications >> A Short List of Top Logistics Locations Securing the Global Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution & Warehousing 2009 Location Profiles More
Corporate Executive Survey Results >> Evaluating Labor Costs —in Good Times and in Bad Who’s Got Talent? Skilled Labor and the Location Decision Environmental Issues Not As Important To Site Selectors More	Aerospace >> Aerospace: Preparing for Takeoff Against Uncertain Economic Climate Aerospace: Soaring to New Heights Aerospace: Clear Skies Ahead More
Asset Management >> Making Energy Retrofits Work for Tenants and Owners Tenants: Don't Wait, Act Now on Lease Negotiations Cost Reduction Through Mobile Offices and Nontraditional Uses for Existing Spaces More	Automotive >> Automotive Industry: Better Days Ahead? Automotive Update: Bad News, Good News Automotive: Putting on the Brakes? More
Economics/ Government Policy >> Outlook for Industrial Companies: Better Luck in 2010 The Obama Agenda: Charting the Business and Economic Course of the Coming Years Cutting Your Company's Business Costs: Less Pain, More Gain More	Biotech >> Bioscience Companies Showing Signs of Strength and Making New Investments Pharma and Biotech: Unstable Condition The Biotech Century More
Energy/Sustainable Development >> States Fund Renewable Energy Projects OEMs Supplying the Alternative Energy Industries Clean Energy, Green Economy More	High Tech/Nano/Electronics >> Electronics: High Demand for High-Tech Nanotechnology: Potential for Revolution High-Tech Trends Have Global Effect More
International Location Reports >> Ontario, Canada: Going for a Green Economy Atlantic Canada: A Safe Port in an Economic Storm Malaysia’s Banking Sector — Staying Strong Despite the Global Financial Crisis More	Food Processing >> Food Processing Industry Continues to Evolve Food Processing: Nourishing Customers' Needs More
Labor/Education/HR >> Following the Talent: How the Search for Highly Skilled Workers Affects a Location Decision Layoffs Without Lawsuits: Avoiding Litigation When Terminating Employees How to Help Laid-Off Employees Transition Out of Your Company More	Other Industries >> Financial Services & IT: Heading for “Shore” Location Hollywood-Style More
Logistics/Infrastructure >> Transit-Oriented Development As Economic Stimulus Government Funding for Transit-Oriented Development Is ICT Still a Driving Force? More	Medical/Pharmaceutical >> Medical Devices: All Boom, No Bust Medical Design & Manufacturing Breakthroughs More
Site Selection/Facility Planning >> Military Bases As Economic Development Magnets Advantages of Natural Light in Manufacturing Facilities Information and Communications Technologies: Taking It to the Country More	Plastics >> Plastics: Relying on Innovation to Ride Out the Recession Plastics: The Bioresin Revolution Plastics and Packaging Prosper More
Taxes/Incentives >> Tax Incentives Make Sustainability More Rewarding The Future of Economic Incentives Governments Get Active With Incentives: Hands-On Participation for Higher Return on Investment More	Studies/Research/Papers >> Next Generation Manufacturing Study Overview and Findings: June 2009 Public Viewpoint on Manufacturing The Clean Energy Economy More
Annual Reports >> 2009 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards America's Public Power Utilities-Maximizing Efficiency 23rd Annual Corporate Survey & 5th Annual Consultants Survey Complete Results More	Business Globalization >> Why It’s Still A Good Idea to Invest in America Forecast 2007 Offshoring Financial is Here to Stay More

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