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The Future of U.S. Manufacturing

Josh P. Cole and Doug B. Schrock, Principals, Crowe Horwath LLP,  (Feb/Mar 10)

A recent survey by Crowe Horwath LLP and IndustryWeek Custom Research reveals that U.S. manufacturers are looking to the future with a mix of optimism and caution. More

Job Growth in U.S. Metros

Tom Tveidt, research economist, Garner Economics, LLC (3-4-2010)

Total job growth among the nation’s 377 metropolitan areas is still mostly nonexistent. More

AWEA: Year End 2009 Market Report

AWEA (2-19-2010)

The wind energy industry brought over 4,000 MW of new capacity online in the fourth quarter of 2009. More

Jobs for America | Investments and Policies for Economic Growth and Competitiveness

Ross DeVol and Perry Wong, Milken Institute (1-26-2010)

Changes to economic and tax policies and investment in key infrastructure project categories could create more than 11 million jobs in the United States this decade. More

U.S. Outward FDI: Current Flows Lowered in Weakened Global Economy but Attraction of Emerging Markets Remains

Karl P. Sauvant, Executive Director, Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International  (1-26-2010)

Current FDI flows lowered in weakened global economy, but attraction of emerging markets remains. More

Manufacturing Resurgence | A Must for U.S. Prosperity

Joel Popkin and Kathryn Kobe, National Association of Manufacturers and the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations (1-19-2010)

Manufacturing is essential for U.S. economic growth and prosperity but faces big challenges. More

Safety Programs Can Control Workers Compensation Costs

Phillip M. Perry (Dec/Jan 10)

The rising cost of benefits is eroding the bottom line, and one of the costliest is workers compensation insurance. More

The New Markets Tax Credit: The "Forgotten" Incentive

Anthony Masino, J.D., CPA (Dec/Jan 10)

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

Clare Goldsberry  (Dec/Jan 10)

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

United States Economy Overview — Winter 2010

Jones Lang LaSalle (12-21-2009)

The “great recession” is over, but the expansion underway will remain fragile as the overwhelming support from government stimulus begins to fade out in 2010. More

2010 U.S. Manufacturing CFO Outlook

Bank of America Business Capital (12-10-2009)

Despite giving the current economy low marks, U.S. manufacturers CFOs are more optimistic than in recent years about the nation’s economic outlook. More

First Person: P. Michael Saint, CEO, Saint Consulting Group

P. Michael Saint, CEO, Saint Consulting Group (Nov 09)

Although there are some inherent challenges in renovating historic properties, their renovation and adaptive reuse makes good economic sense. More

Front Line: Inflection Point for U.S. PV Manufacturing

Area Development Online Research Desk (Nov 09)

The global PV (photovoltaic) industry is entering a period of dramatic transformation. More

Healthcare Reform: How Will It Affect Businesses?

 (Nov 09)

Business leaders would agree that healthcare costs must be controlled and the marketplace must become more transparent. More

Forecast 2010: Ready for a Rebound

Phillip M. Perry (Nov 09)

No one can truly predict what direction the economy may take in the coming year, but some experts see better times ahead. More

Keeping the Workplace Union-Free

Lane W. Imberman, Imberman and DeForest, Inc. (Oct/Nov 09)

A recent survey of manufacturing executives reveals who loses to unions — and why. More

First Person: John Stowell, VP, Duke Energy

John Stowell, Vice President, Duke Energy (Oct/Nov 09)

The road out of the worst economic downturn in decades is not going to be a smooth one. More

Electronics: Recharge Required for a Changing Industry

Dan Calabrese (Oct/Nov 09)

Once driven by unceasing consumer demand, the electronics industry has been powered down by the recession. More

Does Available Real Estate Drive Location Decisions?

Matt Szuhaj, Director, Spencer Schobert, Senior Leader, Deloitte Consulting Strategy & Operations Practice, San Francisco (Oct/Nov 09)

The ranking of available land and buildings by the respondents to Area Development’s Corporate Survey reflects the fact that the importance of these factors is contingent on the project. More

Front Line: Advanced Batteries and Electric-Drive Vehicles of the Future

Department of Energy (Oct/Nov 09)

Forty-eight new advanced battery and electric-drive projects in more than 20 states will receive funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). More
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The Future of U.S. Manufacturing
Josh P. Cole and Doug B. Schrock
Job Growth in U.S. Metros
Tom Tveidt, Garner Economics, LLC
Clean Economy, Living Planet: Building Strong Clean Energy Technology Industries
Ward van den Berg, Senior Research Associate, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Manufacturing Resurgence | A Must for U.S. Prosperity
Joel Popkin and Kathryn Kobe, National Association of Manufacturers and the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations
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