24th Annual Corporate Survey & 6th Annual Consultants Survey Complete Results

After 2009’s economic woes, business executives look to balance their cost-related priorities with their 2010 growth strategies according to Area Development's Annual Corporate and Consultants Survey. More

The New Markets Tax Credit: The "Forgotten" Incentive

What does the future of economic development incentives look like with so many states facing major budgetary challenges? More

Bringing Manufacturing Back to the United States

As the cost of doing business rises in traditionally low-cost countries, companies are rethinking their offshoring plans. More

Energy Efficient Facilities Make Good Business Sense

Making your plant more energy-efficient through low- or no-cost measures as well as capital improvements makes good environmental as well as business sense. More

High Unemployment Areas Offer Aggressive Incentives to Expanding and Re-locating Businesses

High-unemployment states are working to drive economic development, but does an available labor pool translate to an ideal location in a down economy? More

Benefits of Greening Your Facility

Increasing your facility’s sustainability will provide both tangible and intangible benefits, while promoting corporate responsibility. More