FIRST WORD: The Shape of Things to Come
We’ve been keeping
you posted on seismic changes in the
economic development landscape for the past two years. An unexpectedly robust Rust Belt recovery and a swoon in parts of the Sun Belt have kept us busy tracking the movement of jobs. From the May/June 2013 issue.
LiveXchange Update: Trends in Supply Chain and Logistics
Corporate executives at this year's Business Facilities LiveXchange event gave Tim Feemster's workshop, "Mastering Logistics" rave reviews. Feemster, Managing Principal of Foremost Quality Logistics, ...
LiveXChange Update: Enabling The American Dream Is Not About Jobs
In his LiveXchange seminar, "Enabling the American Dream," Edward Burghard, CEO and Manager of The Burghard Group, introduced his Strengthening Brand America Project. The...
FEATURE STORY: The Story Of Storage
As the industry advances cloud computing and greener operations, leading data centers are no longer sprawling cells of overheating computers and complex cables. From the March/April 2013 issue.
FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards
There may be fewer projects to aim for in the highly competitive environment of a recovering economy, but those who hope to succeed must find a way that distinguishes them from the rest of the field. Here are the organizations that have established a consistent standard of excellence and embraced the best practices to secure the projects that bring bundles of new jobs to their locations. From the March/April 2013 issue.
LIVEXCHANGE UPDATE: “This is a conference you should have on your radar screen,” says...
Ed Burghard, CEO & Manager, Burghard Group and a Business Facilities LiveXchange speaker, wrote the following about his experience at this year's event.
March/April 2013 Issue (Volume 46, Number 2)
The highlights in this issue include an overview of the magazine's annual economic development awards, full coverage of the biotech industry, a recap of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, and an interview with Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley. From the March/April 2013 issue.
LiveXchange Announces 2014 Dates, Location
Business Facilities LiveXchange has announced it will hold its 10th annual event at South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes April 6-8, 2014.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013 KEYNOTE: Self-Reliance Will Save Lives
Former regional FEMA director kicked off LiveXchange conference program packed with expert advice on site selection and economic development.
BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin
The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) hoedown shined its bright light this year on emerging technologies in the Lone Star State at a nine-day festival that drew tens of thousands. From the March/April 2013 issue.
Business Facilities LiveXchange To Kick Off This Weekend
Corporate executives seeking locations for their companies’ relocation and expansion projects will enjoy a dynamic list of speakers, meet one-on-one with economic developers, and network with their peers as the 9th annual Business Facilities LiveXchange kicks off this Sunday, May 19 at the Westin Stonebriar in Dallas, Texas.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: John Copenhaver to Give Keynote Presentation at Business Facilities LiveXchange
Copenhaver’s keynote presentation, Self-Reliance: The Key to Disaster Recovery, will focus on the need for locations to have their own resources in place to cope with disasters and will touch on the growing importance of disaster recovery capabilities as a factor in site selection decisions. He will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Business Facilities LiveXchange event, which will take place May 19-21, 2013 at the Westin Stonebriar in Dallas, Texas.
LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands
Although divided into regions, New York is a single empire of development. From the March/April 2013 issue.
Registration For LiveXchange Ends Friday, May 3
If your company has plans to relocate or expand its operations, don't miss this opportunity! Searching for a new location for your business is...
SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, State of New Jersey
New Jersey continues to build on its strengths and tax incentives to cultivate new development sectors. From the March/April 2013 issue.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Economic Developers from the U.S. Plains Sign On to Sponsor LiveXchange
The U.S. Plains region will be well-represented at this year’s Business Facilities LiveXchange, an invitation-only event for corporate executives and site selection consultants who...
COVER STORY: Global Biotech Report
As the global financial system continues to mend, venture capital is beginning to flow back into the biotechnology sector. In Europe, the largest biomed players are thriving, while entrepreneurial biotech start-ups gain traction in the U.S. From the March/April 2013 issue.
FEATURE STORY: Accelerating In Alabama
Nestled in the piney woods of Alabama is a rising economic dynamo that is flexing its muscles and challenging all comers. Gov. Robert Bentley tells us how Alabama is rapidly moving forward to cement its leadership in automotive, aerospace and exports. From the March/April 2013 issue.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Economic Developers from the U.S. Great Lakes Sign On to Sponsor LiveXchange
To date, four economic development organizations from four Great Lakes states have signed on to sponsor the ninth annual event, which will take place May 19 - 21, 2013 at the Westin Stonebriar in Dallas, Texas.
FIRST WORD: Delivering The Goods
From Biotech to Alabama to Superstorm Sandy, this issue is filled with topical stories from all parts of the globe. From the March/April 2013 issue.