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Solar panel manufacturers are taking advantage of empty warehouse buildings leftover from the recession to reduce the cost of opening additional production facilities. More


Economics/ Government Policy >> Refocused Economic Development: Less Smoke, More Fire Collaborative state economic development agendas may be better able to support businesses in locations where economic growth is not happening quickly enough. More Taxes/Incentives >> Diminishing State Budgets and Public Scrutiny Contribute to Uncertain Business Incentives Climate Although some state and municipal governments have scaled back their incentives offerings, monies are still available for the “right” projects deemed to benefit their constituencies. More Site Selection/Facility Planning >> How an Innovative Region Can Help Grow Your Business By leveraging the innovative assets within your region or in others, you can deliver greater value and opportunities for innovation within your own company. More Site Selection/Facility Planning >> Fundamentals of the Location Decision Process Although today’s projects have shorter timelines and can benefit from a plethora of information available on the Internet, the fundamentals of site selection remain unchanged. More		Energy/Sustainable Development >> The Economic Benefits of Lighting Retrofits for Commercial Facilities The new tax codes make the decision to relight a facility an easy — and profitable — one! More Logistics/Infrastructure >> Coming to Terms With Today’s Supply Chain Challenges The terms used in the supply chain industry have taken on added significance — not only for those involved in the logistics industry, but also for those making site selection decisions More Site Selection/Facility Planning >> Uncertainty: The New Normal for Site Selection and Facility Investment An uncertain economic and political environment has slowed new facility and expansion activity, but savvy communities are getting ready to lure those companies that are ready to make a move. More Economics/ Government Policy >> Forecast 2012: Grappling with Economic Uncertainty Although credit has loosened up, both consumers and businesses are holding back on spending and cautiously heading into 2012. More

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First Person: Juarez and El Paso – A Fulcrum Point for U.S. / Mexico Trade and Near-Shoring Opportunity

Héctor Murguía Lardizábal, Mayor, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

John Cook, Mayor, El Paso, Texas

The editor of Area Development recently met with the mayors of El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, Mexico, to find out how they are working together to advance business in this cross-border area. More

In Focus: Green Facility Practices Save Significant Dollars in Daily Operations

Robert Owens, Co-founder and President, O,R&L Integrated Real Estate Services

With the impact of the current economic climate on commercial real estate, it’s becoming essential for businesses to focus on developing energy-efficient strategies in the utilization of natural resources. More

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