Area Development's annual Gold and Silver Shovel Awards recognize states for their achievements in attracting high-value investment projects that will create a significant number of new jobs in their communities.
Many of the military bases that have survived the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) have become hotbeds of development.
The global recession has taken a severe toll on the aerospace industry, and most sectors are still struggling to recover from the hit. Cautious optimism is the watchword for the coming year.
Has the loss of 5.7 million jobs had an impact on the consideration of labor costs in the site selection decision?
While immediate financial concerns may cause companies to shift focus, skilled labor still drives long-term success.
Tenant engagement is key to achieving energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of multitenant buildings.
The collapse of the auto industry has hit the plastics industry hard. But new medical products and greener plastics are keeping the industry moving forward.
The solar industry has evolved into one of the key investment fields worldwide, and market forecasts continue to project double-digit growth for the coming years.
Renewable energy stands poised to create opportunities across the country.
Companies and communities need to work together to satisfy the need for workers with "green knowledge."
Although geothermal shows promise as a truly renewable energy source, cost and maintenance concerns could hinder the progress of its development.
Strategic partnerships and prudent planning have put Canada's Atlantic provinces in a strong position to withstand the global recession.
Canada's most populous province is taking steps to become North America's greenest economy
The Nutmeg State is offering innovative incentives to position itself as a location that can work for nearly any industry.
The commonwealth is attracting new business with a streamlined permitting process and a focus on high-tech development.
Minnesota is a leader in biotechnology, and rapidly gaining momentum as a top location for alternative energy.
Location and lower business costs are advantages that will help the Palmetto State as the national economy turns around.
Stable industries and competitive business costs put Oklahoma in stronger economic position than many states.
The automotive downturn has hit Indiana hard, but the future looks stronger, with growth in wind power and logistics.
Business experts in the state are optimistic about recovery, led by investments in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, offer outstanding economic benefits, in spite of some limited criminal activity south of the border.
The future of the United States depends on investment in nanotechnology.
Needless to say, the effects of the economic downturn have been widespread, hurting consumers and the companies they support across a broad range of industry sectors.
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