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| It seems that industry’s buzzword has shifted from “globalization” to “green,” and all cost-cutting measures, which coincidentally reduce a company’s carbon footprint, are being labeled as such. In this newsletter we explore these concerns in an article about the importance of proximity to markets in the location decision (“Who Needs — or Wants — to be Near the Consumer?”) as well as in “Green(Ware)House Effect.” |
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Energy/Environment >>
Green(Ware)house Effect
By Rick Underwood, APL Logistics
From fuel conservation to the latest in lighting, heating, and cooling technologies, numerous means are available to help a company “green” its supply chain.
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Site Selection/Facility Planning >>
The Business Life Cycle
By Phil Schneider & Raj Vohra, Deloitte Consulting LLP
An industry’s and company’s life cycle has a direct bearing on its location strategy and site selection decisions.
Read the whole story…
Corporate & Consultants Surveys >>
Who needs – Or Wants – to be Near the Consumer
By Chris Steele, President; Real Estate Line of Business, TranSystems
Proximity to major markets was only ranked 10th in importance by the respondents to Area Development’s 2007 Corporate Survey, but economic and environmental trends may increase this factor’s relevance.
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Site Selection/Facility Planning >>
The New Railroad Resurgence
By Lisa A. Bastian
America’s railroads are experiencing an unprecedented expansion, and businesses are taking notice as they make their site selection decisions.
Read the whole story…
Viewpoint >>
First Person: Steve Penrose… Senior Vice President… Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
Steve Penrose, Senior Vice President, Automatic Data Processing
Steve Penrose, Senior Vice President, Automatic Data Processing (ADP), says whatever city we choose has a good quality of life, and we make sure it is a place where people will stay or want to relocate to.
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Industry Reports >>
Food Processing Industry Continues to Evolve
By Lisa A. Bastian
Food processors worry about rising energy costs among other concerns, while trying to keep up with consumers’ demands for healthy, innovative products.
Read the whole story…
Are Southern States Better Positioned for Technology Projects?
A skilled, available work force, a favorable cost environment, the necessary infrastructure, and generous financial support have created a near-perfect environment for technology companies to thrive in the South.
First Person: Michael Manos…General Manager of Data Center Services…Microsoft
Michael Manos, General Manager of Data Center Services at Microsoft, talks about the company’s facility requirements and how and why San Antonio was recently chosen for a new data center.
Southern Technology Opportunities & Challenges
Biotech, nanotech, IT, alternative energy, and other high-tech firms are advancing in the Southern region of the U.S., while still faced with today’s economic uncertainties, social and environmental issues, and competition for talent.
High-Tech Heats up the South
Learn more about the projects programs incentives that make technology thrive in exclusive conversations with economic development officials from 14 Southern States.
Look for these features and more in the 2008 issue of Southern Tech Sites, landing in subscriber's mail boxes now! |
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Best Performing Cities 2008
The Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners Best Performing Cities Index ranks U.S. metropolitan areas by how well they are creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth. The components include job, wage and salary, and technology growth.
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