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FEATURES
Annual Reports >>
2009 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards
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.
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Site Selection >>
Military Bases As Economic Development Magnets
Many of the military bases that have survived the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) have become hotbeds of development.
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Aerospace >>
Aerospace: Preparing for Takeoff Against Uncertain Economic Climate
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.
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Corporate Survey Results: Site Selection Factors >>
Evaluating Labor Costs -in Good Times and in Bad
Has the loss of 5.7 million jobs had an impact on the consideration of labor costs in the site selection decision?
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Corporate Survey Results: Site Selection Factors >>
Who's Got Talent? Skilled Labor and the Location Decision
While immediate financial concerns may cause companies to shift focus, skilled labor still drives long-term success.
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Asset / Facility Management >>
Making Energy Retrofits Work for Tenants and Owners
Tenant engagement is key to achieving energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of multitenant buildings.
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Plastics >>
Plastics: Relying on Innovation to Ride Out the Recession
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.
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SPECIAL REPORT: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Energy/Sustainable Development >>
Solar Industry's Bright Future
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.
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Energy/Sustainable Development >>
Clean Energy, Green Economy
Renewable energy stands poised to create opportunities across the country.
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Energy/Sustainable Development >>
Retooling the Work Force for a Green Economy
Companies and communities need to work together to satisfy the need for workers with "green knowledge."
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Energy/Sustainable Development >>
Geothermal Energy: Rising to the Surface
Although geothermal shows promise as a truly renewable energy source, cost and maintenance concerns could hinder the progress of its development.
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INTERNATIONAL LOCATION REPORTS
International Location Reports >>
Atlantic Canada: A Safe Port in an Economic Storm
Strategic partnerships and prudent planning have put Canada's Atlantic provinces in a strong position to withstand the global recession.
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International Location Reports >>
Ontario, Canada: Going for a Green Economy
Canada's most populous province is taking steps to become North America's greenest economy
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REPORTS FROM...
Connecticut >>
Connecticut: Incentives and Partnerships Attract Multiple Industry Sectors
The Nutmeg State is offering innovative incentives to position itself as a location that can work for nearly any industry.
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Massachusetts >>
Massachusetts: Attracting Cutting-Edge Technologies in a Variety of Industries
The commonwealth is attracting new business with a streamlined permitting process and a focus on high-tech development.
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Minnesota >>
Minnesota: Emerging Industries Flourishing in Spite of Fiscal Challenges
Minnesota is a leader in biotechnology, and rapidly gaining momentum as a top location for alternative energy.
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South Carolina >>
South Carolina: Diverse Manufacturing Sectors Poised for Economic Recovery
Location and lower business costs are advantages that will help the Palmetto State as the national economy turns around.
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Oklahoma >>
Oklahoma: Aerospace and Alternative Energy Provide Stability in Turbulent Economy
Stable industries and competitive business costs put Oklahoma in stronger economic position than many states.
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Indiana >>
Indiana: Growth Industries Help Power State Through Recession-Related Challenges
The automotive downturn has hit Indiana hard, but the future looks stronger, with growth in wind power and logistics.
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Georgia >>
Georgia: Fruitful Projects Push the Peach State Through Challenging Times
Business experts in the state are optimistic about recovery, led by investments in the aerospace and automotive sectors.
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DEPARTMENTS
Viewpoint >>
El Paso/Juárez - A Local Perspective
El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, offer outstanding economic benefits, in spite of some limited criminal activity south of the border.
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Viewpoint >>
First Person: Dr. Scott Rickert, President and CEO, Nanofilm
The future of the United States depends on investment in nanotechnology.
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Viewpoint >>
June/July 2009 Editors Note: The Next Wave
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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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
Workforce Training / Education >>
Following the Talent: How the Search for Highly Skilled Workers Affects a Location Decision
Companies that seek highly educated, talented labor need to consider locating in places that attract this caliber of worker.
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