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
Tracey Hyatt Bosman, CEcD, and Michael P. McDermott, Strategic Consulting Practice, Grubb & Ellis (Nov 09)
A deliberate analysis and a solid road map will lead you to a welcoming community, well suited to the new operation.
More
Dan Calabrese (Nov 09)
Although the nature of business has changed through the years, highway access and frontage still rank high among site selectors.
More
Craig Meyer, Managing Director & Head of Industrial, Jones Lang LaSalle (Nov 09)
The expansion of the Panama Canal will change shipping patterns and create new opportunities for relocation and development.
More
Lori Lockman (Nov 09)
The recession has left many companies with warehousing and distribution issues that can't be resolved with quick fixes.
More
Area Development Online Research Desk (Oct/Nov 09)
The nation’s premier animal health companies are benefiting from the synergy created by their clustering in the Kansas City area.
More
Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 09)
Alternative energy, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences are important industries to the Keystone State's job growth goals.
More
David Crane, Special Advisor for Jobs and Economic Growth, Office of Governor Schwarzenegger (Oct/Nov 09)
Numerous challenges facing the state are being addressed in order to keep — and attract — companies and high-paying jobs in California.
More
Christopher Steele, President, CWS Consulting Group LLC (Aug/Sep 09)
The ports on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico are poised to expand from logistics and distribution hubs to new economy centers.
More
Russ Dixon, Sunteck Transport Group (Aug/Sep 09)
Proximity to markets and suppliers may be more important in your site selection decision than indicated by these factors’ rankings by survey respondents.
More
Tim Feemster, Senior Vice President & Director of Global Logistics, Grubb & Ellis Company (Aug/Sep 09)
Congestion at established hubs, volatile energy costs, the need for sustainability, and cost-cutting initiatives are among the trends affecting where companies are locating their warehouse and distribution operations.
More
Will O’Shea, 3PD Inc. (Aug/Sep 09)
Although highway accessibility is consistently ranked at or near the top of the site selection factors, other factors may cause a company to opt for a site near a road less traveled.
More
Cynthia Kincaid (June/July 09)
The Nutmeg State is offering innovative incentives to position itself as a location that can work for nearly any industry.
More
Mali R. Schantz-Feld (June/July 09)
Location and lower business costs are advantages that will help the Palmetto State as the national economy turns around.
More
Cynthia Kincaid (June/July 09)
The automotive downturn has hit Indiana hard, but the future looks stronger, with growth in wind power and logistics.
More
Dan Calabrese (June/July 09)
Although geothermal shows promise as a truly renewable energy source, cost and maintenance concerns could hinder the progress of its development.
More
The Manufacturing Performance Institute (6-24-2009)
A national study by the American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) identifies critical threats to the ability of U.S. manufacturers to compete and win in a fast-changing 21st century global economy.
More
Richard K. Greene, Senior Consultant, The Williams Group Real Estate Advisors (Apr/May 09)
Transit-oriented development (TOD) can be supported by funding through a variety of federal and state programs
More
Jennifer LeClaire (Apr/May 09)
California has paid the price for its eco-friendly initiatives, but those investments could pay off for companies there as the government mandates green building, manufacturing, and more.
More
Richard K. Greene, Senior Consultant, The Williams Group Real Estate Advisors (Apr/May 09)
Developments near public transportation hubs attract quality workers and provide opportunities for public-private partnerships.
More
|
