The Biotech Century

Steve Kaelble Staff Editor Area Development

The biosciences industries are booming - and more locations than ever are sharing the wealth.

Power Surge

Cynthia Scanlon

As global demand for energy continues to rise, renewable sources are playing an increasingly important role - environmentally and financially.

Controlling Land-Use Challenges

Benjamin H. Bamford Senior Development Manager High Real Estate Group LLC

Collaboration and creative approaches to land use can result in projects that benefit your business and the community

Securing Your Facility Inside and Out

Patrice D. Bucciarelli

High-tech security measures are part of the solution, but so are time-tested low-tech ideas - and the people to make them all work.

Relocation: An Executive Team Effort

Mike Forsyth and Dutch Holland, Holland & Davis LLC

A new location means new opportunities, so it's vital for the CEO and other executives to actively participate in a relocation plan.

Baja California Resurgence

Juan Carlos Rodriguez, NAI Mexico

Infrastructure and other improvements are helping to solidify Baja California's position as the leading destination for high-value-added manufacturing operations in Mexico.

Ranked #4 - State and Local Incentives

Michael Huber, Cushman & Wakefield

As in 2005, the results of Area Development's 2006 Corporate Survey demonstrate that state and local incentives are given increasing consideration in the facilities planning process.

Ranked #3: Corporate Tax Rate

Tom Bertino, Strategic Relocation & Expansion Services Practice, KPMG LLP

California: Where Emerging Technologies Converge

Susan Avery

The Golden State continues to expand upon its longstanding reputation for innovation. This year, the spotlight shines on nanotechnology, biotechnology, and "clean" technology - the three sectors singled out by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Strategic Research and Innovation Initiative, which allocates funds to several major projects in these rapidly evolving technology fields.

Powerful Moves

Geraldine Gambale Editor Area Development Magazine

Securing the nation's energy future while, at the same time, protecting our environment has finally moved to the top of U.S. legislators' "to-do" list.

Ten Signs of a Business-Friendly Community

Norman Dean, Town Manager of Madison, Maine, Madison Business Gateway Committee

While some municipalities welcome new or expanding companies with open arms, others may seem resistant to development.