2007 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards
Area Development's annual Gold and Silver Shovel awards honor states that have generated top job-creation and investment projects across the nation.
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Governor John P. deJongh Jr. is facing what some would call a major economic development challenge.
As Toyota was searching for a place to build a new truck plant, San Antonio was bubbling to the top of the list. The city - and the whole state, really - had everything the automaker was seeking, including a prime location, excellent infrastructure of all kinds, a can-do attitude, a business-friendly environment, and a lucrative market of its own.
Now in its second year, the multifacted development venture is revitalizing New Jersey's port district.
Some of Canada's most majestic landscapes and friendliest people are found in Atlantic Canada, the region on Canada's eastern Atlantic coast bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the New England States, and the province of Quebec.
North American aerospace manufacturers continue to enjoy the boom in business that began in 2003 and shows no sign of slowing.
Ontario is leveraging its global strengths to form ties with international markets as it competes for auto manufacturing supremacy, world-renowned scientists, and biotech breakthroughs.
Premier Shawn Graham outlines his vision for New Brunswick's future and what he hopes to achieve during his term in office.
According to President Bush, "The U.S. has a key stake in promoting an open investment regime."
This growing sector continues to thrive by adapting to the needs of customers and responding to environmental concerns.
When real estate experts are asked which is the most critical function they perform, lease administration has historically ranked low on the scale compared to managing transactions, design and construction, and facilities management.
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