Life Sciences Report
On the Hunt for a Productive New Biomanufacturing Site?
Real estate and facility strategy can fuel efficiency, scale, and speed to market for your new biomanufacturing operation
Location Factors for Cell and Gene Therapy Companies
The rise of cell and gene therapy (CGT) demands a strong supply chain, manufacturing operations, and specialized talent.
Shaping Compliance for Your New Biomanufacturing Facility
If you have a new biomanufacturing site in the works, you can open doors to a productive, compliance-forward facility with these strategies.
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Skilled Labor / STEM
Labor Challenges in the Industrial and Manufacturing Sectors Persist
Despite an improving economy, businesses are continuing to face obstacles in finding, training, and retaining enough qualified workers.
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Front Line: Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Digitization
Although the pandemic accelerated growth in e-commerce, will companies continue to increase their investment in digital technologies?
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Front Line: Infrastructure Investment Faces Hurdles
Projects funded by the infrastructure bill are projected to create nearly a million jobs — but filling those jobs may present a challenge.
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First Person: Creating a Work Environment For Employee Growth and Development
In August, Rocki Rockingham was named Chief Human Resources Officer for GE Appliances. Area Development’s editor recently asked her about the company’s strategy to build upon its recent global “Great Place to Work” recognition and to create a workplace culture that attracts and retains top talent.
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Solutions for Decisively Navigating the Location Decision
Effective site selection involves factoring the stakeholder criteria matrix, site conditions, and ever-changing market forces into the final decision.
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Adapting to Agility: Leveraging a “Hub and Spoke” Model
As a company’s workforce becomes more dispersed, they need to rethink not only how they support those employees but also the physical footprint of their business.
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In Focus: The Challenge of Finding Improved Land
Because improved land is hard to come by, more investors and developers are evaluating true greenfield opportunities in far outer rings of major markets.
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The Challenges of Renovating an Existing Facility Into a Food Plant
Renovating an existing facility seems faster and cheaper than going with a greenfield site — but when it comes to a food plant, that might not be the case.
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Talent-Based Location Strategies
Today’s highly competitive market for technical talent is leading many companies to consider entering lesser-known geographies where they can find more accessible pools of high-quality and cost-effective talent in a lower-risk hiring environment.
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Tennessee: A Growing Capital of Electric Vehicle Production
The state of Tennessee is committed to providing the pro-business environment and skilled labor necessary for the transition of the U.S. auto sector to electric vehicle production.
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In Focus: A PFAS State of Mind
While the law concerning PFAS is still in flux, property owners and operators need to consider its implications.
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In Focus: The Future of Sustainability in Real Estate
As they realize the impact the built world has on the environment, companies are increasingly transitioning to cleaner, greener facilities and operations.
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Greater Richmond Area Provides Flexible Office-Space Solutions
With its lower operating costs, well-educated workforce, and pro-business environment, Greater Richmond is adding to its roster of companies.
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Front Line: Finding, Creating, and Supporting Talent
By helping to recruit and train workers, the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program gives companies located in Virginia a competitive edge.
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Communicating Your Project’s Value to Local Stakeholders
Through the use of economic impact studies, a company can demonstrate the value of its project to government officials and local residents.
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How an International Business Can Enter the U.S. Market Via M&A
Tapping into the U.S. market can provide a company with many advantages, but the process can be complicated and require professional advice and support.
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The 2021 Top States for Doing Business Reflect Their Locational Advantages
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On the Hunt for a Productive New Biomanufacturing Site?
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Labor Challenges in the Industrial and Manufacturing Sectors Persist
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Changes in the Incentives Landscape
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Solutions for Decisively Navigating the Location Decision
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The Challenges of Renovating an Existing Facility Into a Food Plant
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Talent-Based Location Strategies
Workforce Q4 2021
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The 2021 Top States for Doing Business Reflect Their Locational Advantages
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2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts
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35th Annual Corporate Survey: Effects of Global Pandemic Reflected in Executives’ Site and Facility Plans
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17th Annual Consultants Survey: Consultants Are Optimistic About the Year Ahead