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October/November 2007
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Industry Reports >>
High-Tech Trends Have Global Effect
By Susan Avery (Oct/Nov 07)
It seems that nanotechnologies are becoming integrated into every U.S. industry — but the nation does not have a corner on the “high-tech” market. MoreFEATURES
Industry Reports >>
Financial Services & IT: Heading for “Shore”
By Mark Crawford (Oct/Nov 07)
Security and cost concerns are driving more financial services and IT companies toward offshore and small-market “near-shore” locations. MoreEconomics/Government Policy >>
“Final Five”Eye National Bio Defense
By Patrice D. Bucciarelli (Oct/Nov 07)
Only one of the sites in five states with long-established connections to public and private bio- and agro-research operations will be chosen— but they all feel like winners. MoreIndustry Reports >>
Electronics: New Gadgets = New Growth
By Cynthia Kincaid (Oct/Nov 07)
The once-flagging industry is recovering with in-demand new products, global distribution resources, and cooperation between manufacturers. MoreIndustry Reports >>
North American Automotive Industry Continues to Deliver
By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)
Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers. MoreCorporate & Consultants Surveys
Corporate Survey Series >>
Ranked #10: Availability of High-Speed Internet Access
By Michelle Comerford, Senior Location Consultant, Austin Consulting (Oct/Nov 07)
As more and more companies adopt Internet-based enterprise systems, AVAILABILITY OF High-speed Internet ACCESS will remain among the top-10 factors in Area Development’s Corporate Survey. MoreCorporate Survey Series >>
Ranked #9: Energy Availability & Costs
By Eric Stavriotis, Jones Lang LaSalle (Oct/Nov 07)
While ENERGY AVAILABILITY AND COSTS is not a critical site selection factor for some, it does have a significant impact on data center decisions. MoreDEPARTMENTS
Editor's Note >>
Where Is Investment Headed?
By Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (Oct/Nov 07)
The American Electronics Association (AeA) defines high technology as comprising 49 industrial classifications — from computers and electronic equipment to communications services and software/technology services. In actuality, though, the accelerating pace of technology is permeating almost every industry. MoreViewpoint >>
Energy Strategies Require Expert Management
By Mike Wardle, Executive Director of HVAC Service Sales and Marketing, Roth Bros., Inc. (Oct/Nov 07)
With energy costs on the rise and no end in sight, many building owners are searching for new ways to control energy expenses and reduce usage. MoreSTATE RESOURCES
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