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Facility Sustainability — Leading Practices for Green Facilities

Supply Chain Consortium (2-25-2010)

A recent survey on facility sustainability shows that more companies are prone to putting down greener roots these days. More

Energy Efficient Facilities Make Good Business Sense

George Plattenburg, PE Servidyne (Dec/Jan 10)

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. More

Benefits of Greening Your Facility

Lance Ryan, Watson Land Company (Dec/Jan 10)

Increasing your facility’s sustainability will provide both tangible and intangible benefits, while promoting corporate responsibility. More

24th Annual Corporate Survey & 6th Annual Consultants Survey Complete Results

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (Dec/Jan 10)

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. More

America's Public Power Utilities: Key Partners for Business in a Challenging Economy

Steve Stackhouse (Dec/Jan 10)

Public power companies are working closely with businesses to create diverse cost-savings programs. More

First Person: Nathan Kievman, CEO, DemingHill

Nathan Kievman, CEO, DemingHill (Dec/Jan 10)

A discussion about corporate use of social media platforms during the site selection process. More

The New Markets Tax Credit: The "Forgotten" Incentive

Anthony Masino, J.D., CPA (Dec/Jan 10)

What does the future of economic development incentives look like with so many states facing major budgetary challenges? More

Bringing Manufacturing Back to the United States

Clare Goldsberry  (Dec/Jan 10)

As the cost of doing business rises in traditionally low-cost countries, companies are rethinking their offshoring plans. More

Disaster Ahead: Planning for the Worst

Craig Guillot (Dec/Jan 10)

Strategic prepartion can help your business manage disasters, both natural and man-made. More

When Quality of Life Closes the Location Decision Deal

Mark Crawford (Dec/Jan 10)

When it comes to choosing a location, quality of life is a minor consideration for some. But for others, it makes all the difference. More

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2009

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (12-22-2009)

The ninth edition of the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard explores recent developments in matters relating to innovation, science, technology, and globalization. In this regard, it compares characteristics of OECD member and major non-member economies. More

Innovating for Better Buildings | An Opportunity Disguised as a Meltdown

Nth Power and the Faunhofer Institute (12-18-2009)

The new construction sector of the U.S. building industry offers an attractive and timely opportunity to innovate. More

First Person: P. Michael Saint, CEO, Saint Consulting Group

P. Michael Saint, CEO, Saint Consulting Group (Nov 09)

Although there are some inherent challenges in renovating historic properties, their renovation and adaptive reuse makes good economic sense. More

Groundwork, Homework, Site Work, Clockwork

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

Energy — A Site Selection and Management Priority

Greg Elam (Nov 09)

An energy plan can help your company to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk, while holding on to earnings. More

Forecast 2010: Ready for a Rebound

Phillip M. Perry (Nov 09)

No one can truly predict what direction the economy may take in the coming year, but some experts see better times ahead. More

In Focus: Panama Expansion Sparks Development Frenzy

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

The Pros and Cons of Onshoring

Bill Luttrell, Global Site Selection Specialist (Nov 09)

Companies relocate operations to other countries largely for financial reasons. Has the global economic downturn created opportunities to move those operations back to the U.S.? More

Distribution Strategies for Challenging Economic Times

Lori Lockman (Nov 09)

The recession has left many companies with warehousing and distribution issues that can't be resolved with quick fixes. More

Incentives in the New Economy

Kathy Mussio, Managing Partner, Atlas Insight, LLC (Nov 09)

What does the future of economic development incentives look like with so many states facing major budgetary challenges? More
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Josh P. Cole and Doug B. Schrock
Job Growth in U.S. Metros
Tom Tveidt, Garner Economics, LLC
Clean Economy, Living Planet: Building Strong Clean Energy Technology Industries
Ward van den Berg, Senior Research Associate, Roland Berger Strategy Consultants
Manufacturing Resurgence | A Must for U.S. Prosperity
Joel Popkin and Kathryn Kobe, National Association of Manufacturers and the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations
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