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October/November 2008
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High-Tech Hotspots: a Roadmap
By Cynthia Kincaid (Oct/Nov 08)
New technologies, the demand for quality workers, business-friendly cities, and access to more power are driving high-tech industries toward traditional tech hubs, and to some growing locations that are taking advantage of the boom. MoreFEATURES
Industry Reports >>
Electronics: High Demand for High-Tech
By Marty Weil (Oct/Nov 08)
Despite the economic downturn, consumer electronics have become “must haves” for buyers worldwide, and emerging technologies continue to thrive. MoreAsset Management >>
U.S. Economic Downturn: A Boom or Bust for Sustainable Development?
By Robert R. Abberger, Senior Managing Director and Chairman-National Task Force on Sustainability;Trammell Crow Company (Oct/Nov 08)
The question may be not if Corporate America can afford to go green, but rather if it can afford not to go green. MoreIndustry Reports >>
Automotive Update: Bad News, Good News
By Steve Stackhouse (Oct/Nov 08)
Today’s headlines sound bleak, but industry analysts predict better days ahead. MoreIndustry Reports >>
Nanotechnology: Potential for Revolution
By Jennifer LeClaire (Oct/Nov 08)
States and cities all over the country are competing for nanotech cluster status. But is this emerging science living up to the hype? MoreAsset Management >>
Tax Incentives Aren’t the Only Value to Going Green
By A. Ridgeway Miller, CPA and Edward D. Meyette, CPA Crowe Horwath LLP (Oct/Nov 08)
Increased awareness about the conservation of resources and global warming is contributing to the increased desire for green buildings. MoreCorporate & Consultants Surveys
Corporate & Consultants Surveys >>
Expedited Permitting: Time is Money
By Bob Hess and Doug Stachowiak, NKF Consulting, Global Location Strategy and Optimization, Chicago (Oct/Nov 08)
The results of Area Development’s 2007 Corporate Survey reflect the growing importance of fast-track permitting as speed to market becomes more and more critical to manufacturers. MoreCorporate & Consultants Surveys >>
Worker Training: How Important Is It?
By Ed McCallum, Principal, McCallum Sweeney Consulting, Inc. (Oct/Nov 08)
Access to training programs — and proximity to a technical university — are really more important than reflected by the low ranking given these factors by the respondents to Area Development’s 2007 Corporate Survey. MoreSPECIAL REPORTS
International >>
Malaysia — Asia’s Profit Center
By Geraldine Gambale, Editor (Oct/Nov 08)
The Honorable Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysia’s Minister of International Trade & Industry, discusses Malaysia-U.S. business opportunities and advantages of locating in Malaysia. More
State Resources >>
Location California: California's Economy Has Staying Power
By Mark Crawford (Location California Oct/Nov 08)
Both the size and resilience of the state’s economy continue to provide companies in diverse sectors with many opportunities for growth. MoreState Resources >>
Missouri: Real Opportunity for Business
Missouri was recently given an "A" grade and a top ranking in the nation for manufacturing and logistics. MoreDEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note >>
Impact of Economic Woes on Facility Plans
By Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (Oct/Nov 08)
As we go to press on this issue, it seems there’s nothing but bad economic news to report. Economists are saying the nation is either clearly in a recession or — at the very least — on the brink of one. And, they predict this recession will last longer than the previous one of 2001. This is based on a survey conducted by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) before the $700 billion financial bailout bill was approved by Congress. MoreViewpoint >>
First Person: Betty McIntosh; Director, Location Incentives Group, Capital Markets; Cushman & Wakefield
Betty McIntosh; Director, Location Incentives Group, Capital Markets; Cushman & Wakefield (Oct/Nov 08)
When it comes to incentive programs, timing is crucial, as is having a really in-depth understanding of the various programs. MoreViewpoint >>
Strengthening the Weak Link in Building Conservation Performance
By Bruce Lang (Oct/Nov 08)
Glass options alone will have a disproportionate impact on overall building energy efficiency compared to other building components. MoreSTATE RESOURCES
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