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Sale-Leasebacks: Corporations Squeeze Capital out of Real Estate

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Market Report: Automotive Industry Breathes a Collective Sigh of Relief

Pent-up demand will result in more headquarters projects in the next decade, but these modern, right-sized workspaces will differ in size and design from those of the past.

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Emerging from the Recession, Tulsa Sets Lofty Economic Goals

Tulsa has seen an economic resurgence over the last two years and appears to be coming out of the recession sooner than other cities its size while grappling with many of the same financial and social problems. More


Taxes/Incentives >> Purpose-Built Incentives: Benefitting Business and Regions Sound incentive decision-making will make for a more perfect union between your company and the community in which it has chosen to locate. More California >> Location California: Diversifying Economy Shows Promise California is experiencing an economic resurgence, riding on growth in key sectors including energy, clean technology, ICT, electronics, and the booming import/export trade. More Medical/Pharmaceutical >> Market Report: Healthcare Industry Tries to Drive Down Costs Locating near major carrier hubs will allow diagnostic providers faster turnaround times. More Plastics >> Market Report: Plastics Industry to Follow Manufacturing’s Growth Trend Plastics categories are often interconnected with other industry clusters. More		Energy/Sustainable Development >> Renewable Energy Companies Prepare for Rising Tide of Demand Renewable energy companies considering investment locations should look for areas that are supportive of the industry in terms of an RPS, site readiness, and the presence of suppliers. More Texas >> Texas Today: Strong Business Environment and Innovation Spurs Job Creation Now that there’s more economic optimism in the air, it’s worth taking a look around the country to see how individual states are faring. It turns out that Texas tops the charts, with the highest number of jobs added since 2008. More Biotech >> Market Report: Life Sciences Nurture Existing and Emerging Hubs Hubs in the Northeast and California will continue to plan an important role as life sciences headquarter cities. More Energy/Sustainable Development >> Market Report: Renewable Energy Industry Battles Stiff Headwinds A shakeout in the solar industry is expected to create widespread consolidation. More

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First Person: Burdensome Policy Makes Commercialization of U.S. Innovation at Home a Challenge

Jack McDougle, Senior Vice President, Compete.org / The Council on Competitiveness

The editor of Area Development magazine recently spoke with Jack McDougle, Senior Vice President at the Council on Competitiveness, about the offshoring and re-shoring of U.S. businesses and what it would take to grow the nation’s manufacturing sector. More

In Focus: Advanced Lighting Control Technology Improves Efficiency and Lowers Costs

Terry Mocherniak, Director of Global Business Development, OSRAM SYLVANIA

As lighting regularly accounts for nearly 40 percent of a commercial building’s electricity consumption, it serves as a prime target in energy efficiency and operating costs reduction efforts. More

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