Consultant Insights
A Primer on German Mittelstand Companies
Martin Polivka, Manager - EY Global Location Investment, Credits & Incentives Services, Ernst & Young LLP, spoke with Area Development about German mittelstand companies, after his presentation, “Mittelstand companies investing in the US” at our Charlotte Consultants Forum.
Milestones and Incentives in the Site Selection Process
Area Development sat with Julie Miller, Vice President, Location Economics, JLL at our Charlotte Consultants Forum for a discussion on the incentive process and, how companies can work with economic development organizations to navigate projects, RFPs and offer letters in the right direction.
Automotive Site Selection in Small and Rural Communities
Area Development recently interviewed Alexandra Segers, DIPL.-ING, PE, MS, about automotive industry site selection within small and rural communities at our Charlotte Consultants Forum.
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Government Policy / Business Climate
In Focus: Mitigating Risk with Aggressive Support in Economic Development
Having an economic development program in place, ready to go, will help a community get back on its feet once the devastating threat of COVID-19 is behind us.
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In Focus: 3D Printing Continues to Rock Manufacturing
Manufacturing — not just printing — fully functioning parts and biomanufacturing are on the horizon for 3D.
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The USMCA Clears a Cloud of Uncertainty
The passage of the new North American trade pact — the USMCA — brightens an already sunny outlook for industrial real estate.
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First Person: Technology, Collaboration Affecting the Design & Construction Industries
Area Development recently asked SSOE Group’s CEO Vince DiPofi about his organization’s evolving geographic and industrial markets, use of technology, and the effect of innovations in design and construction.
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The Quality of Bluegrass
When company decision-makers consider a location’s quality of life, affordability, quality education and healthcare, as well as outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities are among the factors pointing them to Kentucky.
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Workspace Optimization Measures for 2020
As businesses and the spaces they occupy continue to evolve, they must consider whether they are optimizing those spaces or whether changes can be made.
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Front Line: NEPA Rule Changes on the Horizon
Proposed changes to the environmental review have been welcomed by NAM and others.
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In Focus: Key Success Factors for Building a Cannabis Processing Center
Developers looking for growth opportunities presented by increasing legalization of cannabis must be familiar with state-level building codes for processing facilities.
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The Evolution of Facility Design
Attracting and retaining the next generation of talent is now a critical input to the facility design process.
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Hot Jobs: Growing Industrial Sectors
Although the number of jobs lost during the Great Recession have been regained, not all regions or industry sectors have experienced the same recovery.
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In Focus: Reforming the Imbalanced Trade Relationship with China
Unfair trade has cost America millions of jobs, and the Phase 1 deal with China won’t help.
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In Focus: A Holistic Balance Sheet: The Key to Successful Real Estate
As the industrial landscape shifts, occupiers need to seek out opportune markets as well as evaluate the impact of labor costs in order to be successful.
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HQ: Two Letters That Economic Developers Covet
Cost-cutting, market and labor access, and proximity to others in an industry group are among the factors driving headquarters relocation decisions.
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Regional Report: Manufacturing Drives Growth in the Southern States
Big-picture data provides evidence of a regional economy on the rise, with manufacturing as the centerpiece of its growth.
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Regional Report: The Plains States Leverage Their Synergies
Growth and collaboration mark the economic development picture in the Plains States, which have joined forces to compete against other more populous regions.
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Regional Report: Technology and Natural Resources Fuel Pacific States’ Economies
Located at the epicenter of the nation’s tech industry, the Pacific region also benefits from a wealth of agricultural and natural resources as well as its locational advantages.
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Data Centers Continue to Evolve
Consolidation, the adoption of cloud services, edge computing and hybrid colocation are among the latest trends affecting the data center industry.
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Research, Engineering, and Design: The Talent Cluster in a Talent-Focused World
Economic development organizations that identify their “talent clusters” can help companies to find the skilled labor they require.
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Front Line: New DOT Focus on Rural Development
“Economic success” is a critical component of the Department of Transportation’s new initiative.
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