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First Person: Juarez and El Paso – A Fulcrum Point for U.S. / Mexico Trade and Near-Shoring Opportunity

Héctor Murguía Lardizábal, Mayor, Ciudad Juárez, Mexico and John Cook, Mayor, El Paso, Texas (2012 Directory)

The editor of Area Development recently met with the mayors of El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, Mexico, to find out how they are working together to advance business in this cross-border area. More

In Focus: Green Facility Practices Save Significant Dollars in Daily Operations

Robert Owens, Co-founder and President, O,R&L Integrated Real Estate Services (2012 Directory)

With the impact of the current economic climate on commercial real estate, it’s becoming essential for businesses to focus on developing energy-efficient strategies in the utilization of natural resources. More

First Person: The Site Selection Process Behind VW's First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Dr. Christof Spathelf, Head of Group Manufacturing Overseas, Volkswagen AG (November 2011)

In May 2011, Volkswagen officially opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN, creating 2,000 jobs and projected to have an $18 billion economic impact on the region. We discussed the site selection process with the Head of Overseas Group Manufacturing at Volkswagen, Dr. Christof Spathelf. More

In Focus: High-Performance Buildings Save Energy, Improve Effectiveness

Joe Chisholm, Northwest Territory Service Solutions Leader, Trane (November 2011)

While many new buildings are being designed using high-performance building principles, the greatest potential lies in applying this proven approach to improve the performance of existing facilities. More

In Focus: Industrial Lighting Retrofit - Today’s Window of Opportunity

Reginald D. Cook, Vice President, Business Development, National Energy Services (a Johnson Controls company) (November 2011)

In the world of industrial energy, where cost is the driving force, lighting efficiency is an obvious solution that must not be overlooked. More

First Person: FlightSafety International Expands Operations in Familiar Territory

Bruce Whitman , President & CEO, FlightSafety International, Inc. (November 2011)

FlightSafety International President & CEO Bruce Whitman speaks with Area Development about the company's recent expansion in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and it's other operations throughout the United States. More

In Focus: Corporate Solar Responsibility and Its Potential

Joe Langan, President and CEO, Langan Energy Solutions (Fall 2011)

Office buildings consume an enormous portion of our national energy production, impacting both the environment and company pocketbooks. It is time that office-building owners begin to explore solar system options. More

In Focus: The Benefits of Guided Facility Self-Assessments

Keith O'Leary, Director of Product Marketing, VFA, Inc. (July 2011)

Access to comprehensive and accurate facility condition data is critical in making informed facility capital planning decisions. More

First Person: Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back to the United States by Showing OEM's the Real Value in Local Sourcing

Harry Moser , Founder, The Reshoring Initiative (July 2011)

Harry Moser has founded a movement aimed at convincing OEMs to bring their in-house and outsourced manufacturing back to the United States. The editor of Area Development recently questioned him about this endeavor. More

First Person: The Boeing Defense, Space & Security Manufacturing Site Selection Process

Don Anderson, St. Clair Site Leader, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (Spring 2011)

The editor of Area Development recently discussed BDS’ decision to open a manufacturing facility at MidAmerica with the St. Clair Site Lead Don Anderson. More

In Focus: Planning for a Changing Corporate Workplace: Technology + Mobility = Flexibility + Productivity

David Paeper, AIA, CID, Principal, HGA Architects and Engineers and Rebecca Greco, AIA, Principal, HGA Architects and Engineers (Spring 2011)

Recent changes in the economy, improvements in technology, and generational shifts in the workplace have made the planning of corporate workplaces anything but business-as-usual. A combination of new forces that are fundamentally reshaping the workplace. More

New Governors' Agendas 2011: John Kasich, Ohio

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (4/29/2011)

"...Recognizing that Ohio has a large number of headquarters and large manufacturers already, we want to support their reinvestment and commitment to world-class production..." More

Rust & Rock: Investment in Human Capital Needed to Invigorate Economic Development

Richard K. Wallace, Editor and Publisher, The Next Silicon Valley (4/29/2011)

Rust belt cities and regions across the U.S. have committed to reinventing themselves along a greener, more knowledge-intensive economic future path. It's a trend, in fact, that is not limited to the U.S. More

Backshoring: Why Bringing Manufacturing Back to the United States Makes Sense

Dean Barber, President / CEO, Barber Business Advisors (4/20/2011)

Many companies are finding that poor quality control and productivity losses at their offshore manufacturing sites outweigh the advantages gain through lower labor costs. More

Editor's Note: Is the Economic Waiting Game Over?

Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine (March 2011)

Economic indicators are gradually trending upward, but will the recovery be sustained? More

In Focus: The Recovery Act: Is the Best Yet to Come?

Henry Chou, Associate Vice President of Product Management, Onvia (March 2011)

The Recovery Act has not resulted in the economic stimulus many expected, but major infrastructure projects could lend a boost in the coming years. More

First Person: Manufacturing View on Cloud Computing

Dave Edstrom, Director, Office of Strategic Innovation, The Association for Manufacturing Technology (March 2011)

The business community's use of cloud computing is expanding as broadband connectivity rates rise, presenting opportunities for the manufacturing community. More

New Governors' Agendas 2011: John Kitzhaber, Oregon

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (2/24/2011)

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber is focusing on everything from business taxes to education to ensure a sustainable economic future for the Beaver State. More

New Governors' Agendas 2011: Sam Brownback, Kansas

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (2/22/2011)

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback's plans for 2011 include streamlining the state's business taxes, naming a business ombudsman for each state agency, and creating an Office of the Repealer. More

New Governors' Agendas 2011: Brian Sandoval, Nevada

Area Development Magazine Special Presentation (2/14/2011)

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval took office in 2011 and is planning to push the state's economy forward partly through a new Business Catalyst Fund. More