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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Q4 2025
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Skilled Labor / STEM >>

The Workforce Bottleneck in America’s Manufacturing Revival

Andy Greiner,  Editor, Area Development (Q4 2025)
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As investment surges, a thinning workforce forces companies to rethink where—and how—they build in America. More
Annual Report
Leading Metro Locations >>

Leading Metro Locations 2025: Smaller Markets, Stronger Momentum

Andy Greiner,  Editor, Area Development (Q4 2025)
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Smaller and mid-sized U.S. metros are outpacing big cities, leveraging workforce agility, affordability, and livability to redefine competitiveness and attract investment in 2025. More
Features
Manufacturing / Industrial >>

Tariff Shockwaves Hit the Industrial Sector

Ermengarde Jabir PhD, Director of Economic Research, Moody’s (Q4 2025)
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How rising tariffs, weak sentiment, and slowing e-commerce are shifting warehouse vacancy rates across major U.S. markets. More
Site Selection Factors / Strategy >>

How to Spot a Community That’s Ready for Your Investment

Taylor Stepp, President, Site Selection and Economic Development, Strategic Development Partners (Q4 2025)
A Site Selector’s Guide for Separating the Real Partners From Pretenders. More
Government Policy / Business Climate >>

Preparing for the Next USMCA Shake-Up

Charlie Smith, Geopolitical Strategy Consultant,  (Q4 2025)
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Business leaders should brace for potential costs and disruptions as North America’s free trade deal heads for review. More
Construction / Project Planning >>

Why Utilities Are Becoming Developers

Puanani Norwood, Managing Partner, Los Angeles Office, BCLP (Q4 2025)
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The energy transition is reshaping real estate strategy as utilities and corporations compete for control of generation assets. More
Workforce Special Report
Skilled Labor / STEM >>

The Workforce Bottleneck in America’s Manufacturing Revival

Andy Greiner,  Editor, Area Development (Q4 2025)
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As investment surges, a thinning workforce forces companies to rethink where—and how—they build in America. More
Skilled Labor / STEM >>

The Skilled Trades Are Ready for a Digital Future

Kyle Spencer, Director, NFPA LiNK® (Q4 2025)
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AI is freeing skilled tradespeople to focus on craftsmanship, safety, and growth as labor pressures intensify. More
Workplace Trends >>

Navigating Generational Differences in Location and Workplace Strategy

Chris Volney, Managing Director, Americas Consulting, CBRE (Q4 2025)
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Workforce demographics are reshaping how and where companies design and locate their offices. More
Workplace Trends >>

Why People Now Drive Place Strategy

Marissa Huber, Director, Strategic Consulting, Cushman & Wakefield (Q4 2025)
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Companies nowadays must understand how people live, work, and connect to the workplace. More
Departments
Sustainable Development >>

Front Line: Amazon’s First Mass Timber Delivery Station Tests the Future of Low-Carbon Logistics

Area Development Staff (Q4 2025)
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In Elkhart, Indiana, a 171,000-square-foot “wood warehouse” built by Graycor may point the way toward a more sustainable model for industrial construction. More
Site Selection Factors / Strategy >>

Front Line: A Single Front Door for Corporate Investment in Fort Worth

Andy Greiner,  Editor, Area Development (Q4 2025)
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Manufacturers and corporate real estate executives often talk about speed to market and clarity of process as deciding factors in site selection. Fort Worth is testing what happens when a city reorganizes itself around those principles. More
Site Selection Factors / Strategy >>

Last Word: Smart Executives Are Paying Attention to Rural Opportunity Zones

Kate Crowley, Principal, CapCivic (Q4 2025)
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The permanent extension of Opportunity Zones under the 2025 OBBBA creates a rare opening for business leaders to shape where federal investment flows — and rural America may hold the strongest opportunities for long-term strategic growth. More
Advanced Manufacturing >>

In Focus: Korea’s Blueprint for Sustainable U.S. Expansion

Eric Stavriotis, Vice Chairman, CBRE (Q4 2025)
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Why advanced manufacturers are treating site selection as a long-term business strategy, not a transaction. More

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