Restocking of depleted inventories has resulted in a rebound in shipments for the first half of 2010, but year-end statistics have yet to be compiled.
Grants and loans from government or quasi-public sources can reduce a company's cost of borrowing, while advancing economic development.
Even if new construction isn't on your company's agenda, building owners can still reap sustainability's benefits with green retrofits.
Company management should evaluate and prioritize green options while remaining aligned with their organization's overall business mission.
By selling and leasing back real estate, companies can boost liquidity, reduce debt, and create a better environment for doing business.
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing all sectors of manufacturing and expanding new business possibilities in American cities.
In today's tough financial environment, obtaining a competitive advantage through cost control has become a preeminent guiding principal of site decisions.
A proactive approach to project scheduling and risk management can minimize pitfalls.
With a rotating cast of new products to amaze and tempt consumers, the electronics industry is reaping big revenues.
After emergency government intervention, auto manufacturers are shifting strategies to push the sector forward.
Flanders, Belgium, home to one of Europe's most vibrant biotechnology clusters, is targeting fellow clusters in New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts to augment international development.
MeadWestvaco, a global packaging company based in Evadale, Texas, is building a facility to convert factory waste into useful energy.
Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities (TREO) is expanding economic development in Tucson, Arizona, beyond the aerospace and defense sectors.
With its low labor costs, skilled manufacturing work force, and proximity to the United States, Mexico is encouraging major companies to plant roots.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland are attracting investments in sectors ranging from finance to food processing.
Consider building management, amenities, employee commute times, security, and costs before signing a commercial real estate lease.
Dr. Judy Agnew of Aubrey Daniels discusses best practices to make your workplace safe for employees.
The Federal Reserve says the recession has been officially over for about a year, but the labor market tells a different story.
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