• Area Development Research Desk

Manufacturing executives must consider the diverse locations, supply chain resilience, workforce development, and governance structures of the Tech Hubs. Aligning new facility plans with these hubs can enhance competitiveness, reduce operational risks, and contribute to long-term growth.

• Steve Kaelble, Staff Editor, Area Development

Netflix’s new Albuquerque studio will place it in proximity to Los Angeles, yet in a separate market with its own talent base.

• Dale D. Buss, Staff Editor, Area Development

Although the energy-industry recession has hit the Southwest region hard, economic diversification has drawn corporate locations and expansions in the high-tech, financial services, and data center sectors.

• Dale D. Buss, Staff Editor, Area Development

In order to lure tech-savvy millennials, many companies that years ago moved out to the suburbs are heading back to the urban downtowns that offer the lifestyle this generation of employees desires. And the trend isn't confined to just North America’s biggest cities.

• Jason Hickey, President, Hickey & Associates

Growing companies need to be aware of the many changes states are making to their incentives policies.