Biotech and pharmaceutical companies are saving money by renting laboratory facilities instead of constructing expensive, new research sites.
Site and facility planners are using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to locate, analyze, and display site-specific demographics in readily accessible and easy-to-use formats.
There are states that have recognized the value in trying to retain jobs and reward job creation from existing operations at the same time with retention incentives
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Economic growth in the aerospace industry has been lukewarm, but companies large and small are taking advantage of middling advances to propel expansion.
Companies must rethink traditional job functions and hiring methods, while molding tomorrow's work force as they adjust to our ever-changing high-tech world.
With its ability to cater to different sectors, the outlook for plastics is bright despite storm clouds over automotives and other industries.
Commercial real estate at bargain prices can seem too good to be true. Here's how to tell if you're getting a steal.
Even in today's economy, companies can survive and thrive if they know where to locate their business.
The alternative energy, automotive, and biosciences industries are helping the southern states retain economic stability and plan for future growth.
The automotive sector's crash brought hard times for some Midwestern states, but the region sees new life in the biosciences and energy-efficient vehicles.
A favorable business climate, highly educated work force, and spirit of innovation are helping Ontario advance its economy.
By offering incentives and investing in technology, the provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador are strengthening traditional and new industries to build for the future.
Increased demand and profits are strengthening recovery in the auto parts manufacturing sector.
Manufacturers are gaining government support in their requests to halt unfair Chinese trade practices.
Small changes add up when building owners, managers, and office workers put sustainability practices into action.
As director of operations for McAfee Labs in the Americas, Hiep Dang is an expert in computer security, phishing, computer forensics, and fraud. He recently sat down with Area Development to discuss McAfee's plans to open a new facility in Santiago, Chile.
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In one of its many efforts to pump up the economy, the Obama administration is focusing on exports to jumpstart post-recession business.
Hit hard by the recession, the machine tools industry is starting to recover, but needs credit markets to improve for growth to accelerate.
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