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All Rights Reserved Area Development Online Current Issue http://www.areadevelopment.com/images/ http://www.areadevelopment.com/ Energy Efficient Facilities Make Good Business Sense Making your plant more energy-efficient through low- or no-cost measures as well as capital improvements makes good environmental as well as business sense. http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/dec09/energy-efficient-facilities-business-benefits0110.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:09:18 EST siteSelection/dec09/energy-efficient-facilities-business-benefits0110.shtml75 Benefits of Greening Your Facility Increasing your facility’s sustainability will provide both tangible and intangible benefits, while promoting corporate responsibility. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AssetManagement/dec09/sustainable-facilities-business-benefits007.shtml Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:39:16 EST AssetManagement/dec09/sustainable-facilities-business-benefits007.shtml71 24th Annual Corporate Survey Analysis by Daniel Levine http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Daniel-Levine0070.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:45:21 EST AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Daniel-Levine0070.shtml66 24th Annual Corporate Survey Analysis by Robert Hess http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Robert-Hess0101.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:43:51 EST AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Robert-Hess0101.shtml64 24th Annual Corporate Survey Analysis by Jay Garner, CEcD http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Jay-Garner0010.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:40:27 EST AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Jay-Garner0010.shtml63 24th Annual Corporate Survey Analysis by Chris Steele http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Chris-Steele0011.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:38:14 EST AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Chris-Steele0011.shtml65 24th Annual Corporate Survey Analysis by Phil Schneider http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Phil-Schneider0071.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:34:24 EST AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-Phil-Schneider0071.shtml67 24th Annual Corporate Survey Analysis by David Brandon http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-David-Brandon00660.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:30:29 EST AnnualReports/dec09/annual-survey-analysis-David-Brandon00660.shtml67 6th Annual Consultants Survey Results http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/6th-annual-consultants-survey0010.shtml Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:48:04 EST AnnualReports/dec09/6th-annual-consultants-survey0010.shtml59 24th Annual Corporate Survey Results http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/24th-annual-corporate-exectuive-survey0010.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:24:03 EST AnnualReports/dec09/24th-annual-corporate-exectuive-survey0010.shtml68 24th Annual Corporate Survey & 6th Annual Consultants Survey Complete Results After 2009’s economic woes, business executives look to balance their cost-related priorities with their 2010 growth strategies according to Area Development's Annual Corporate and Consultants Survey. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/corporate-consultants-survey-site-selection2010.shtml Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:08:55 EST AnnualReports/dec09/corporate-consultants-survey-site-selection2010.shtml73 Not Data Mining, But a Mine for Data Smart businesses know that one of their most valuable and difficult to replace assets is computer data. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/springfield-missouri-springnet-natural-disasters-11021.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:58:29 EST AnnualReports/dec09/springfield-missouri-springnet-natural-disasters-11021.shtml80 Going to School to Save Energy Not that anyone ever wants to waste money, but these days it’s imperative to get the most value for every dollar spent. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/NPPD-energy-efficiency-lighting-systems11020.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:57:31 EST AnnualReports/dec09/NPPD-energy-efficiency-lighting-systems11020.shtml70 Trimming Rates by Cutting Peaks Keeping electric rates as low as possible can be more complicated than one might imagine. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/ohio-buckeye-power-electric-consumption11019.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:56:36 EST AnnualReports/dec09/ohio-buckeye-power-electric-consumption11019.shtml70 Is it Windy Enough in South Carolina? Because it’s located in South Carolina, state-owned power generator and electric/water utility Santee Cooper benefits from its proximity to the ocean. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/south-carolina-santee-cooper-wind-power11018.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:55:32 EST AnnualReports/dec09/south-carolina-santee-cooper-wind-power11018.shtml70 Public Power Communities Sharing Innovations Utilities eagerly share their best practices with one another in a number of ways, including participation in such organizations as the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA). http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/NEPPA-utilities-innovation-sharing11017.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:54:34 EST AnnualReports/dec09/NEPPA-utilities-innovation-sharing11017.shtml65 Getting Smarter in Sacramento In the electricity business, “smart metering” is seen as the way of the future. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/acramento-SMUD-smart-metering-electricity11016.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:52:52 EST AnnualReports/dec09/acramento-SMUD-smart-metering-electricity11016.shtml72 Growing Today’s Jobs and Tomorrow’s Prosperity The North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation for years has focused much of its attention on the critical business of job creation and economic development. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/north-carolina-economic-development-education11015.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:51:55 EST AnnualReports/dec09/north-carolina-economic-development-education11015.shtml76 Going Solar in Sunny Southern California Southern California is famous for its sunshine. It’s great for tourism, improves the quality of life — and is a great asset from an energy perspective. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/california-LADWP-solar-power-renewable-energy11014.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:50:27 EST AnnualReports/dec09/california-LADWP-solar-power-renewable-energy11014.shtml76 Painting the Town Green Who wouldn’t want to be more environmentally aware and active? http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/noth-carolina-green-energy-NERO11013.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:49:13 EST AnnualReports/dec09/noth-carolina-green-energy-NERO11013.shtml62 A Million Great Ideas in San Antonio Persuaded customers trade in their incandescent bulbs for energy-saving CFL bulbs. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/san-antonio-electricity-utility-fluorescent11012.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:43:47 EST AnnualReports/dec09/san-antonio-electricity-utility-fluorescent11012.shtml74 A Message from APPA Chair Marc S. Gerken For Public Power Communities, no matter how big or small, the past year has required local officials to take an even closer look at the issue of job creation and job retention. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/public-power-utilities-jon-retention-creation11011.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:47:15 EST AnnualReports/dec09/public-power-utilities-jon-retention-creation11011.shtml76 America's Public Power Utilities: Key Partners for Business in a Challenging Economy Public power companies are working closely with businesses to create diverse cost-savings programs. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AnnualReports/dec09/appa-public-power-utilities-2009.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:46:08 EST AnnualReports/dec09/appa-public-power-utilities-2009.shtml58 In Focus: How Effective Strategic Risk Management Can Identify Rogue Employees Implementing human risk management tools and techniques as business operations grow. http://www.areadevelopment.com/viewpoint/dec09/in-focus-human-risk-management11010.shtml Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:18:34 EST viewpoint/dec09/in-focus-human-risk-management11010.shtml57 Front Line: RV Industry Rebound Will Lead to Northern Indiana Recovery In less than one year, the Elkhart, Indiana, area has seen the recreational vehicle industry begin a turnaround. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/indiana/indiana-rv-industry-economic-rebound1109.shtml Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:47:38 EST stateResources/indiana/indiana-rv-industry-economic-rebound1109.shtml69 Editors Note: The Long and Winding Road to Recovery Companies should stop focusing on short-term concerns and plan instead for economic recovery. http://www.areadevelopment.com/viewpoint/dec09/road-to-recovery_1108.shtml Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:44:58 EST viewpoint/dec09/road-to-recovery_1108.shtml43 High Unemployment Areas Offer Aggressive Incentives to Expanding and Re-locating Businesses High-unemployment states are working to drive economic development, but does an available labor pool translate to an ideal location in a down economy? http://www.areadevelopment.com/laborEducation/dec09/where’s-the-labor1107.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:23:31 EST laborEducation/dec09/where’s-the-labor1107.shtml48 Safety Programs Can Control Workers Compensation Costs The rising cost of benefits is eroding the bottom line, and one of the costliest is workers compensation insurance. http://www.areadevelopment.com/laborEducation/dec09/workers-comp-prevention-cost-savings1106.shtml Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:05:33 EST laborEducation/dec09/workers-comp-prevention-cost-savings1106.shtml67 First Person: Nathan Kievman, CEO, DemingHill A discussion about corporate use of social media platforms during the site selection process. http://www.areadevelopment.com/viewpoint/dec09/Nathan-Kievman1105.shtml Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:40:24 EST viewpoint/dec09/Nathan-Kievman1105.shtml40 Wyoming: Looking for Economic Growth Through Wind Power Job losses in traditional industries have led the state to focus on renewable energy, particularly wind. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/wyoming/wyoming-state-report-december-2009.shtml Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:56:24 EST stateResources/wyoming/wyoming-state-report-december-2009.shtml63 Vermont: Small Manufacturers to Lead Future Growth State officials are focusing on diversity in manufacturing and encouraging development of small businesses. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/vermont/vermont-state-report-december-2009.shtml Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:44:04 EST stateResources/vermont/vermont-state-report-december-2009.shtml63 Utah: Garnering Attention for Pro-Business Reputation Several publications and industry analysts have placed Utah in their lists of top state in which to do business. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/utah/utah-state-report-december-2009.shtml Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:35:50 EST stateResources/utah/utah-state-report-december-2009.shtml57 South Dakota: Economic Expansion Centers on Work Force Development The second-lowest unemployment rate in the nation means stability for the Mount Rushmore State. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/southDakota/southdakota-state-report-december-2009.shtml Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:58:30 EST stateResources/southDakota/southdakota-state-report-december-2009.shtml71 Oregon: Clean Tech and Related Manufacturing Lead Incentives and Job Growth Experts believe Oregon will see job growth early in 2010, with alternative energy leading the way. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/oregon/oregon-state-report-december-2009.shtml Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:52:09 EST stateResources/oregon/oregon-state-report-december-2009.shtml61 North Dakota: Stable Financial Situation Bolstered By Nation's Lowest Unemployment This small state can show its larger neighbors a few things about managing budgets and creating jobs. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/northDakota/northdakota-state-report-december-2009.shtml Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:05:26 EST stateResources/northDakota/northdakota-state-report-december-2009.shtml71 Rhode Island: Green Initiatives and Tourism Promise New Jobs After a rough year for employment, Rhode Island companies are adapting to welcome new industries. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/rhodeIsland/rhodeisland-state-report-december-2009.shtml Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:44:17 EST stateResources/rhodeIsland/rhodeisland-state-report-december-2009.shtml71 Front Line: San Antonio Secures Air Force Cyberspace Center The U.S. Air Force's choice of Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio means jobs for military and civilian workers. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/texas/texas-cyberwarfare-center-san-antonio1104.shtml Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:07:26 EST stateResources/texas/texas-cyberwarfare-center-san-antonio1104.shtml68 Washington: Entrepreneurial Spirit and Diverse Industries Promise Future Recovery High-tech and healthcare industries are expected to forge the state's economy forward in the coming year http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/washington/washington-state-report-december-2009.shtml Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:02:01 EST stateResources/washington/washington-state-report-december-2009.shtml69 California: Alternative Energy Programs Offer Promising Possibilities for Recovery After a difficult year, Golden State officials hope for federal stimulus funds and activity in promising industries. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/california/california-state-report-december-2009.shtml Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:45:28 EST stateResources/california/california-state-report-december-2009.shtml69 The New Markets Tax Credit: The "Forgotten" Incentive What does the future of economic development incentives look like with so many states facing major budgetary challenges? http://www.areadevelopment.com/taxesIncentives/dec09/new-markets-tax-credit-incentive1103.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:33:48 EST taxesIncentives/dec09/new-markets-tax-credit-incentive1103.shtml64 Bringing Manufacturing Back to the United States As the cost of doing business rises in traditionally low-cost countries, companies are rethinking their offshoring plans. http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/dec09/united-states-manufacturing-insouring-costs1102.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:38:44 EST siteSelection/dec09/united-states-manufacturing-insouring-costs1102.shtml73 Disaster Ahead: Planning for the Worst Strategic prepartion can help your business manage disasters, both natural and man-made. http://www.areadevelopment.com/AssetManagement/dec09/disaster-planning-business-continuity-recovery1101.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:25:54 EST AssetManagement/dec09/disaster-planning-business-continuity-recovery1101.shtml78 When Quality of Life Closes the Location Decision Deal When it comes to choosing a location, quality of life is a minor consideration for some. But for others, it makes all the difference. http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/dec09/quality-of-life-location-factors010.shtml Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:04:43 EST siteSelection/dec09/quality-of-life-location-factors010.shtml61