http://www.areadevelopment.com/ Area Development Current Issue Copyright 2007 Halcyon Business Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved http://www.areadevelopment.com/images/ http://www.areadevelopment.com/ Although the financial crisis has battered many bio firms, there are still signs of strength and new investments on the horizon to sustain this sector’s vitality. http://www.areadevelopment.com/Biotech/Apr09/BioscienceCompanies.shtml 5/15/2009 11:05:59 AM As U.S. automakers actively restructure their companies, expect, and be ready for, an automotive rebound in the months ahead. http://www.areadevelopment.com/Automotive/Apr09/auto-industry-update-spring-2009.shtml 5/1/2009 11:40:36 AM Investments in renewable resources are to be the stimulus the U.S. economy needs to get back on a growth track. http://www.areadevelopment.com/EnergyEnvironment/Apr09/Green-Plan-For-Growth001.shtml 5/15/2009 12:37:57 PM Alternative Energy is part of today’s — and tomorrow’s — location decision. http://www.areadevelopment.com/EnergyEnvironment/Apr09/greenEnergy001.shtml 5/15/2009 11:17:40 AM The role of the key groups involved in location selection — and how and when they fit into the decision — must be established early in the process. http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/Apr09/location-stragegy-decision-chain001.shtml 5/15/2009 11:31:19 AM There are specific and strategic words and actions that managers can take to help reduce the pain of layoffs for everyone involved. http://www.areadevelopment.com/laborEducation/Apr09/layoffs-transition-outsourcing-communication-benefits001.shtml 4/28/2009 10:36:10 AM Managers who approach their employees carefully in the wake of economic job eliminations may avoid legal problems later. http://www.areadevelopment.com/laborEducation/Apr09/layoffs-without-litigation-lawsuits-avoid001.shtml 5/15/2009 12:51:11 PM 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. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/california/location-california-2009-green-manufacturing01.shtml 5/1/2009 12:39:35 PM Rick Doornbos, President & CEO of Hemlock Semiconductor Group, shares his insights on high-tech manufacturing and site selection. http://www.areadevelopment.com/viewpoint/Apr09/rick-doornbos-semiconductor-site-selection001.shtml 5/18/2009 4:51:39 PM The current economic slowdown presents an opportunity for companies to assess energy costs and reliability at their present location. http://www.areadevelopment.com/corpSurveyResults/Apr09/energy-availabilty-costs-location-decision001.shtml 5/1/2009 10:46:04 AM With the downturn of the economy and uncertainty about the future, companies have gone into survival mode, focusing on cost savings instead of environmental concerns. http://www.areadevelopment.com/corpSurveyResults/Apr09/Environmental-greendevelopment001.shtml 4/28/2009 3:41:29 PM The Lone Star State is still the top U.S. location for business, with an economy that's flourishing in spite of the global recession. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/texas/texas-business-economic-development-success001.shtml 5/1/2009 10:59:42 AM Much of Florida's economic development activity is centered around Orlando, andt exports continue to be important. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/florida/florida-state-report-april-2009.shtml 5/13/2009 11:20:21 AM The auto downturn notwithstanding, Michigan continues to attract investment from multiple sectors. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/michigan/michigan-state-report-april-2009.shtml 4/30/2009 7:00:20 PM Industries such as defense, logistics, alternative energy, and high-tech give Virginia leverage against the recession. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/virginia/virginia-state-report-april-2009.shtml 5/1/2009 11:09:03 AM West Virginia is making a concerted effort to reposition itself as a location destination for high-tech industries. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/westVirginia/westvirginia-state-report-april-2009.shtml 5/1/2009 11:13:41 AM Proactive planning is at the heart of Mississippi's strategy to attract new business and retain key corporate partnerships. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/mississippi/mississippi-state-report-april-2009.shtml 5/1/2009 12:43:24 PM Alternative energy investments are part of Illinois' long-term plans for economic recovery and new jobs. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/illinois/illinois-state-report-april-2009.shtml 5/1/2009 11:17:13 AM Louisiana has seen lower unemployment and higher job growth than the South and U.S. as a whole. http://www.areadevelopment.com/stateResources/louisiana/louisiana-state-report-april-2009.shtml 4/27/2009 11:35:51 AM "Green" leases give tenants and landlords the opportunity to incorporate energy efficiency goals into rental agreements. http://www.areadevelopment.com/viewpoint/Apr09/green-lease-energy-efficiency-terms001.shtml 5/18/2009 4:51:21 PM Developments near public transportation hubs attract quality workers and provide opportunities for public-private partnerships. http://www.areadevelopment.com/logisticsInfrastructure/Apr09/transit-oriented-development-public-transportation001.shtml 5/18/2009 4:49:20 PM More second- and third-tier markets, both rural and suburban, are combining their economic development resources. http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/Apr09/small-towns-regional-development-partnerships001.shtml 4/27/2009 10:43:04 AM Rural communities are leveraging advanced information and communications technologies to compete with major metropolitan areas for new investment. http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/Apr09/ict-rural-areas-broadband-partnerships001.shtml 5/15/2009 12:19:01 PM Experts predict a rough 2009 for industrial companies, but several see signs that the turnaround may start in 2010. http://www.areadevelopment.com/EconomicsGovernmentPolicy/Apr09/industrial-outlook-2009-turnaround-2010.shtml 5/1/2009 12:25:05 PM More companies and organizations are finding that wind power makes sense for their energy needs.. http://www.areadevelopment.com/EnergyEnvironment/Apr09/wind-power-business-energy-savingsshtml.shtml 4/27/2009 11:29:08 AM Already popular in offices and retail, natural lighting is now gaining recognition for its benefits in manufacturing settings. http://www.areadevelopment.com/siteSelection/Apr09/natural-light-manufacturing-benefits-costs001.shtml 5/1/2009 12:32:59 PM