Mark Crawford (Location USA 2012)
Foreign companies are finding plenty of opportunities to invest in manufacturing across the country, including steel fabrication, advanced materials, information systems, semiconductors and electronics, alternative energy, chemicals and plastics, heavy equipment, appliances, and rubber products.
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Hal Johnson, President and CEO, Upstate SC Alliance (November 2011)
Although industry clustering may not be the economic development “Holy Grail”, an effective clustering strategy is still a proven recipe for success
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Mark Crawford (November 2011)
Aerospace remains one of the most important sectors in the North American economy for the jobs it supports and its importance in establishing America and Canada’s reputation as a leader in science and technology.
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Bruce Whitman , President & CEO, FlightSafety International, Inc. (November 2011)
FlightSafety International President & CEO Bruce Whitman speaks with Area Development about the company's recent expansion in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and it's other operations throughout the United States.
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Dave Claborn , Director of Development and Community Relations, Ohio State University, Marion (Spring 2011)
Baldrige is a pathway that leads to improved innovation — the very thing American industry needs in a global market of low-cost competitors.
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Don Anderson, St. Clair Site Leader, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (Spring 2011)
The editor of Area Development recently discussed BDS’ decision to open a manufacturing facility at MidAmerica with the St. Clair Site Lead Don Anderson.
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Craig Guillot (Spring 2011)
The aerotropolis concept — of airport-focused economic development — will likely continue to grow.
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Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (4/1/2011)
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin emphasizes the continued development of the Sooner State's work force, and keeps an eye to the future by focusing on education.
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Mark Crawford (March 2011)
The Lone Star State has galloped out of recession and is leading the nation in economic growth.
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Dave Claborn , Director of Development and Community Relations, Ohio State University, Marion (March 2011)
The American aerospace industry is adapting to a decline in defense aircraft demand and is looking into space travel and other outlets.
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Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (2/22/2011)
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback's plans for 2011 include streamlining the state's business taxes, naming a business ombudsman for each state agency, and creating an Office of the Repealer.
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Monique Wassenaar Silverio (November 2010)
By utilizing the strengths of existing business as well as government and academia, smaller cities are becoming hotbeds for the biotech, IT, renewable energy technologies, aerospace/defense, digital media, and a host of other high-tech endeavors.
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Lisa A. Bastian (November 2010)
Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO) is expanding economic development in Tucson, Arizona, beyond the aerospace and defense sectors.
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Mark Crawford (November 2010)
With its low labor costs, skilled manufacturing work force, and proximity to the United States, Mexico is encouraging major companies to plant roots.
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Mali R. Schantz-Feld (September 2010)
The economies of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas are experiencing strong signs of economic recovery in established and emerging sectors.
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Area Development Online Research Desk (September 2010)
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Mark Crawford (September 2010)
Driven by natural resources and a knowledge-based work force, the resurgence of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia is good news for the Canadian economy.
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Donald P. "Rusty" Reed, Vice President, Business Development, South Carolina Power Team (June/July 10)
Boeing will invest $750 million and create 3,800 jobs in a massive expansion in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Mark Crawford (June/July 10)
By offering incentives and investing in technology, the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador are strengthening traditional and new industries to build for the future.
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John Bell (June/July 10)
Hit hard by the recession, the machine tools industry is starting to recover, but needs credit markets to improve for growth to accelerate.
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