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How economic developers, manufacturers, and policymakers can prepare for potential trade shifts.
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Collaborative joint ventures spread risk and ensure successful project outcomes.
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Area Development talked with Norfolk Southern’s GVP of Industrial Development, Craig Hudson, about the evolving importance of rail in site selection, supply chain sustainability, and emerging sectors like metals and advanced materials.
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Meaghan Elwell serves as the President of the Industrials Division at JLL Work Dynamics, where she oversees global outsourcing relationships across various sectors, including Manufacturing, Aviation, Automotive, Logistics, Oil & Gas, and Utilities. With over 20 years at JLL, she has extensive experience in managing corporate relationships and large real estate portfolios.
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First Person: René Buck, President & CEO, BCI Global
As founder and CEO of BCI Global, René Buck has led site selection projects and supply chain projects across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. We caught up with Buck to talk about the evolution of site selection, the impact of tariffs and geopolitics, and the advice he’s giving manufacturing executives right now.
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A Road to Bacon Production
A voluntary access road, last-minute land deals, and a workforce-first strategy helped Bowling Green beat 99 other sites for Tyson’s bacon megaproject.
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Around the Horn: North America’s Trade Tensions
Charlie Smith, managing director of geopolitical strategy at Newmark Global Strategy discusses the current trade tensions across North America and their implications with his colleagues, managing director Carlos Sanchez (based in Mexico) and senior managing director Gregg Wassmansdorf (based in Canada).
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With innovative programs such as SkillBridge — and dedicated workforce development professionals at KANSASWORKS — Kansas is a strong player in assisting and placing veterans and their families into promising careers.
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Ohio’s Dynamic Approach to Economic Development Empowers Inclusive Prosperity
Ohio’s big cities and small towns thrive with a mix of economic development initiatives that drive momentum.
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All Roads Lead to Washington
We are at the dawn of America’s next Industrial Revolution, and it will be shaped in large part by the convergence of technological innovation, climate change and geopolitical pressures.
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Run a Job Task Analysis
Use this analysis to address skills gaps and boost retention.
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Less Is More for Energy Industry Offices
Oil and gas industry consolidation will likely lead to increased demands for higher-quality offices in top locations.
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Unlock Efficiency and Performance in Data Centers
Aging data centers face mounting pressures to evolve as 55 percent of facilities are over a decade old. Strategic upgrades can unlock new levels of reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency.
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The Second Space Race
How spaceport development could drive economic growth in new places.
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Get Your Mega Site ‘Project Ready’
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Why Cold Storage May Defy the Tariff Crunch
Food related projects remain resilient as tariff pressures shake other sectors of commercial real estate
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Siting For Things That Go Boom
Site selectors and engineers must be extra cautious dealing with energetics, like ammunition and explosives.
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A Tale of Two Industrial Winds
Shifting supply chains, evolving trade policies, and new investment trends are reshaping the industrial real estate landscape.
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Why Workforce Readiness Can’t Wait
The training program for the new facility can no longer be delayed until the new facility is nearing completion. It should be instituted the day after the site selection decision is announced
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The Location Economics of Advanced Nuclear
Technology gains traction as a strategic investment, with evolving reactor designs, streamlined site selection, and regional incentives shaping the future of clean, reliable power.
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Navigating the new era of SCIF construction
Changing compliance standards, heightened geopolitical threats drive SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities) construction boom.
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First Person: Brent Omdahl, SVP Government Affairs for Global Wafers
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Forging Solid Foundations
Four Key Considerations for Building Strong Relationships with Local Governments in Industrial Development.
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Implementing Effective Sustainability Strategies for Building Projects
Sustainability has moved from a buzzword to a critical business practice, driven by government regulations and building codes as well as end-user expectations.
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Real Estate Hurdles for Cell Therapy
For startups hoping to jump on the CGT bandwagon, decisions around real estate can be a significant obstacle. While CGT research can often be carried out in relatively standard lab spaces, transitioning from research to production can be a leap of faith.
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