Making a Proximal Location Decision
Proximity to markets and suppliers may be more important in your site selection decision than indicated by these factors' rankings by survey respondents.
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Highway Access 101
Although highway accessibility is consistently ranked at or near the top of the site selection factors, other factors may cause a company to opt for a site near a road less traveled.
Keeping Jobs At Home: Strategies That Work
Strategic partnerships and targeted incentive programs can help economic developers keep jobs in the U.S.
Changing Economic Times in the Gulf Coast Ports
The ports on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico are poised to expand from logistics and distribution hubs to new economy centers.
Evolution of the Global Supply Chain
Congestion at established hubs, volatile energy costs, the need for sustainability, and cost-cutting initiatives are among the trends affecting where companies are locating their warehouse and distribution operations.
Where Are the Next Cities?
Young knowledge workers have said that where they live is more important than where they work, making them a highly mobile labor force capable of influencing company location decisions.
Impact of Economic Stimulus on Corporate Location Decisions
The federal government has assumed an expanded role in economic development in an attempt to stimulate the economy, and its actions will affect business investment and site selection decisions.
Food Processing: Maintaining Heat in a Chilly Economy
A trend toward home food preparation and a continuing interest in sustainability is keeping the industry simmering.
Location Factors for Data Centers
Data centers are booming in locations where power is cheap and hazards are few.
SPECIAL INVESTMENT REPORT
STATE REPORTS
Nebraska: Entrepreneurial Ventures and Aggressive Incentives Relieving Economic Stress
Biofuel investment and a focus on startups are part of Nebraska's strategy to continue its economic success.
Maryland: Life Sciences Leads High-Tech Sector Growth
Science and technology industries, along with government and defense projects, are keeping Maryland's economy stable.
Ohio: Stimulus Funding Supports Transition to Knowledge-Based Economy
Recession-related economic challenges have led Ohio officials to focus efforts on 21st century skills and education.
Kentucky: Future Bets Include Alternative Energy and Revamped Auto Manufacturing
Investments in lithium-ion battery production lead the state's push toward alternative automotive business.
Tennessee: Automotive and Alternative Energy Stimulate Economic Optimism
Volkswagen's $1 billion Chattanooga factory is just one investment that promises to drive the state through recession-related challenges.
Delaware: Economic Development Focusing on Retention and Expansion
Many businesses are postponing relocation plans, so Delaware is focusing efforts on retaining existing companies.
Hawaii: Innovation and Diversification Key to Future Growth
While still strongly dependent on tourism, Hawaii is turning to high-tech industries to diversify its economy.
New Mexico: Technology and Alternative Energy to Drive Future Growth
New Mexico's decision-makers are proactively planning for aerospace and solar energy projects to create jobs.
Colorado: Energy and Aerospace Lead a Promising Economic Boost
Aerospace remains strong, and wind and solar projects have made Colorado an alternative energy hub.
DEPARTMENTS
In Focus: Five Immediate Ways to Reduce Commercial Building Energy Costs
Careful energy management and maintenance can save bulding managers and owners significant time and money.
First Person: R. Stephen Spinazzola, PE; Vice President; RTKL Associates Inc.
The push for electronic medical records will result in an explosion in the deployment of healthcare data centers.
August/September 2009 Editors Note: Have We Hit Bottom?
If we truly have hit an economic bottom, and there's nowhere to go but up, now might be the time to position yourself for your company's next move, including where to locate your distribution hubs.
ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
Beneficial Strategies for Sustainable Food Processing
Managing water and natural gas resources in food manufacturing and processing facilities is key to cost savings.
Working Smarter in a Tough Economy: Workplace Strategies
Particularly during a downturn, business enterprises can become more agile and competitive by rethinking the workplace model.
Brownfield Sites Present New Opportunities
Many states are now quasi-privatizing the process to get old brownfields cleaned up and back on the tax rolls.
