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February/March 2007
COVER STORY
Taxes/Incentives >>
Maximize Your Incentives
By Michael R. Press, Managing Director, and Cole Morvan, Director, Business Incentives Advisory; Duff & Phelps LLC (Feb/March 07)
These 10 key negotiation strategies will help you unlock the full value of your relocation or expansion incentives package. MoreFEATURES
Site Selection/Facility Planning >>
The Value of “GREEN”
By Theddi Wright Chappell, Managing Director of Advisory Services, Pacific Security Capital, and CEO, Sustainable Values, Inc. (Feb/March 07)
The decision to ignore the growing trend toward “green” development could have a greater impact on a company’s bottom line than just the actual physical expense. MoreLabor/Education/HR >>
How to Find — and Keep — Skilled Workers
By Debra Williams (Feb/March 07)
With skilled manufacturing workers in short supply, companies must be creative in attracting them and also need to start retention efforts from day one. MoreIndustry Reports >>
Automotive Industry Update 2007
By Steve Stackhouse (Feb/March 07)
As the Big Three aim for profitability, Toyota and Honda shoot for the stars. MoreAsset Management >>
Keys to Unlocking Real Estate Value in Tight Markets
By Kristian D. Bjorson, Managing Principal, Logistics Practice Group, The Staubach Co. (Feb/Mar 07)
By exploring all options and minimizing risks, tenants can obtain value — even in tight real estate markets. MoreState Resources >>
State Incentives at a Glance
A Special Presentation of Area Development Magazine Feb/March07
Here is a quick source of information on taxes and business incentives offered by each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico. MoreSite Selection/Facility Planning >>
Environmental Liability Protection for Tenants
By Jonathan W. Redding and Greggory C. Brandt, Attorneys; Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP (Feb/Mar 07)
Facility lessees may be held responsible for contaminations that occurred under previous owners or tenants. How can you minimize the legal risk? MoreCorporate & Consultants Surveys
Corporate Survey Series >>
Ranked #1 — Labor Costs
By John M. Rhodes, Senior Principal, Moran, Stahl & Boyer, LLC (Feb/Mar 07)
The respondents to the 2006 Corporate Survey conducted by Area Development identified the cost of labor as the number-one factor for making site selection decisions. Here is some insight into the importance of labor costs. MoreCorporate Survey Series >>
Ranked #2 — Highway Accessibility
By Rick Thomas, Director Managed Transportation, CEVA Logistics
(Feb/Mar 07)
Highway accessibility was ranked as the #2 factor by the respondents to Area Development's 2006 Annual Corporate Survey for a myriad of reasons. More DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note >>
2007 Trends to Watch
By Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (Apr/May 07)
While executives of manufacturing firms are more confident about the economy’s growth now than they were several months ago, their projections are still not overly optimistic. MoreViewpoint >>
Bridging the Aisle for a Stronger U.S. Economy
By Charles E. Bunch,
Chairman, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM); and Chairman and CEO, PPG Industries, Inc.
STATE RESOURCES
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