Although state and local budgets have been strained by the current economic crisis, incentive funds are still available - in certain places and for the most viable projects. More

FEATURES

Tenants: Don't Wait, Act Now on Lease Negotiations

Jeffrey Rosenblatt, Senior Vice President, HelmsleySpear, LLC (Feb/Mar 09)

Choosing the right cost-cutting methods can make the process easier and possibly improve your financial position. More

Site Selection/Facility Planning >>

The Case for Risk Management

Matthew Ryder, Senior Managing Director, NKF Consulting (Feb/Mar 09)

In today's tough economic times, companies considering operational innovations can reduce their uncertainty with a solid risk management strategy. More

The Rising Importance of Tax and Incentives Considerations

Woody Hydrick, Senior Principal, Global Location Strategies (Feb/Mar 09)

Today's bad economic news has heightened companies' awareness of avoiding high tax locations and maximizing incentives when conducting site searches. More

"Shovel-Ready" Projects All the Rage

Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (Feb/Mar 09)

President Obama's fondness for shovel-ready projects calls for us to unearth the history of this term. More

Is ICT Still a Driving Force?

Jennifer LeClaire (Feb/Mar 09)

Although the availability of ICT services is sometimes taken for granted, it's not a given when a company is considering locating in a rural or remote area or in a foreign location. More

Site Selection/Facility Planning >>

Headquarters Moves Draw Attention

Lisa A. Bastian (Feb/Mar 09)

The reasons behind headquarters moves are as varied as the companies themselves, but costs, access to qualified labor, and industrial synergies usually come into play. More

Economics/ Government Policy >>

Cutting Your Company's Business Costs: Less Pain, More Gain

Richard J. Maturi (Feb/Mar 09)

Choosing the right cost-cutting methods can make the process easier and possibly improve your financial position. More

STATE REPORTS

Kansas Report: Diverse Economy Key to Stability

Mark Crawford (Feb/Mar 09)

Kansas has fared better during the recession than other states due largely to agriculture, alternative energy, and distribution. More

North Carolina Report: Research and Education Provide Strong Base for Future Economic Growth

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Feb/Mar 09)

North Carolina's strong focus on higher education and research puts the state in a strong position to weather the economic downturn. More

Iowa Report: Tech Giants Find Opportunity Amid Manufacturing Challenges

Mark Crawford (Feb/Mar 09)

With major projects by IBM and Google announced, Iowa is relying on technology to offset losses in manufacturing. More

DEPARTMENTS

In Focus: Safety Investments That Make Cents

Jeff Ford, Senior Manager Marketing Communications, JLG Industries (Feb/Mar 09)

Improving safety in the workplace is key to implementing productive, cost-effective, and efficient operations. More

First Person: Jim Gray, CEO, Gray Construction

Jim Gray, CEO, Gray Construction (Feb/Mar 09)

Insights on what the current economic climate means to the construction industry and to site selectors. More

Economics/ Government Policy >>

Editors Note: U.S. Manufacturers Need to Catch Up

Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (Feb/Mar 09)

With the nation facing its worse economic downturn in decades, businesses and workers alike have looked to the nation's new political leaders - and their economic advisors - for solutions to remedy the crisis. More

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