As the laws involving cannabis use — for both medicinal and recreational purposes — evolve, businesses must figure out how to operate in a changing environment.
The legalization of cannabis in many states is creating opportunities for business owners and investors, as well as communities.
Our survey Results indicate that despite an uncertain operating environment and continuing concerns about the availability of skilled labor, plans for new and expanded facilities still are on the horizon.
Initially adopted by big tech companies, AI’s use has spread to manufacturing operations and their supply chains, despite cybersecurity and other concerns.
There are many lessons to be learned from the Amazon search for a second headquarters location, but establishing dual headquarters is more the exception than the rule.
With their economic vitality and lower cost of doing business compared to their mega-city counterparts, growing mid-sized urban markets are succeeding in retaining and attracting high-wage jobs.
In order to maximize your ROI, start the incentives process early, think holistically, target those incentives that have the greatest effect on NPV, and make sure you understand all the players involved.
Research indicates that incentives “tip” only 20 percent of location decisions, but it seems that’s a percentage that states and communities aren’t willing to relinquish.
When it comes to site selection, constant monitoring of market trends will allow a company to balance its space with the total costs to occupy the space
With the rise in natural disasters over the past few years and as climate change continues to be a challenge, natural disaster resiliency is top of mind for commercial property executives.
With the majority of employees worldwide spending at least a portion of their time working remotely, facility mangers need to alter their workspaces.
Area Development interviewed Amy Gerber, Executive Managing Director, Business Incentives Practice at Cushman & Wakefield — and lead moderator at our Women in Economic Development Consultants Forum — about the insights and trends discussed at the conference, including incentives negotiation, labor costs, affordable housing, and the ever-evolving food industry, which was the focus of her own presentation.
Area Development discussed middle market investment strategies with Kate Crowley, Principal, Baker Tilly, following her “Investment Decisions in the Middle Market” presentation at our Women in Economic Development Forum.
Carol Henderson, Director, Business Incentives Practice, Cushman & Wakefield, spoke with Area Development about regional approaches to economic development following her presentation, “Regional vs Local Economic Development: What is the Best Strategy?” at our Women in Economic Development Forum.
Project due diligence along with clear communication with the project team and the surrounding community are needed to ensure your project gets off the ground.
Although sustainability in the built environment is still important, fewer projects are seeking certifications, while wellness features/amenities are becoming more mainstream.
Area Development sat with Beth Land, vice president of Industrial & Economic Development at Site Selection Group, to discuss the textile industry’s U.S. comeback on the heels of her presentation on the same topic at our Women in Economic Development Forum.
Area Development discussed strategies for navigating foreign direct investment and exports with Morgan Crapps, a consultant with Parker Poe Consulting, following her “Ways to Win at Foreign Direct Investment...Without a Big, Shiny, New Project” presentation at our Women in Economic Development Forum
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