FIRST WORD: Making The Call
As always, we congratulate the winners in our 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. From the January/February 2013 issue
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Ed Burghard To Speak At Business Facilities LiveXchange
Ed Burghard, CEO and Manager of The Burghard Group, LLC, will join the all-star list of guest speakers featured at the upcoming Business Facilities LiveXchange event, which will take place May 19-21, 2013 at the Westin Stonebriar in Frisco, Texas.
SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce
Airbus is putting its North American manufacturing hub in Mobile. We asked AL DOC chief Greg Canfield about the impact on the state’s growing aerospace industry. From the January/February 2013 issue
INSIDE LIVEXCHANGE: LiveXchange Review
LiveXchange offers a unique opportunity for corporate executives eyeing location for their new facilities to have quality face-time with delegates bearing pre-certified projects. From the January/February 2013 issue
COVER STORY: 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards
Baxter International's decision to make a $1.3-billion investment in an expansion of its bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing promises to propel the Peach State into the front ranks of national biotech powerhouses. From the January/February 2013 issue.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Mark Williams To Speak At Business Facilities LiveXchange
Mark L. Williams, President, Strategic Development Group, Inc., will join the all-star list of guest speakers featured at the upcoming Business Facilities LiveXchange event set for May 19-21, 2013 at the Westin Stonebriar in Frisco, Texas.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Tim Feemster Joins Business Facilities LiveXchange Speaker Lineup
Tim Feemster, senior managing director, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, will be among the all-star list of guest speakers featured at the upcoming Business Facilities LiveXchange event.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Dean Barber To Speak at Business Facilities LiveXchange
Dean Barber, President/CEO of Barber Business Advisors, will be among the all-star list of guest speakers featured at the upcoming Business Facilities LiveXchange event. The ninth annual event will take place May 19-21, 2013 at the Westin Stonebriar in Frisco, TX.
LIVEXCHANGE 2013: Registrations Now Being Accepted
Registration is now open for the 9th annual Business Facilities LiveXchange, taking place May 19-21 in Frisco, TX. Companies that are searching for new locations to expand or relocate their businesses will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with economic development agencies from across the U.S., attend educational sessions led by leaders in the field of relocation and expansion, and benefit from invaluable networking events. Attendance at LiveXchange is free to qualified professionals and space is limited. Secure your seat at this year’s LiveXchange and register now!
LIVEXCHANGE 2012: Where Top Projects Find the Best Locations
Despite the ominous presence of Hurricane Sandy churning up the East Coast, the eighth annual LiveXchange went off without a hitch, bringing together high level site selection executives and industry experts from around the country. The next event will be held on May 19-21, 2013 at the Westin Stonebriar in Frisco, TX.
September/October 2012 Issue (Volume 45, Number 5)
We encourage you to check out our annual Editors' Location Picks in this issue, which also features stories on high-tech hubs, biotech hot spots, and an overview of Kentucky's growth strategies. From the September/October 2012 issue.
COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks
We deployed our growth detector to winnow the field for our annual showcase of leading locations. As usual, making the picks was harder than singing their praises, as all of the finalists were worthy. From the September/October 2012 issue
FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets
Traditional technology centers like Silicon Valley and the 128 loop in Boston are well known, but new high-tech hubs are sprouting in locations far and wide. From the September/October 2012 issue
FIRST WORD: Take Your Pick
There’s a lot to digest in this year’s busy fall harvest. Check out this issue and take your pick. From the September/October 2012 issue
BUSINESS REPORT: Georgia is Attracting Businesses in Droves
Industry giants like Caterpillar, Starbucks and Baxter International are making long-term investments in the Peach State. From the September/October 2012 issue
INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector
From 2001 through 2010, the biotechnology sector grew by 6.4 percent, creating 96,000 jobs. From the September/October 2012 issue
LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong
Illinois' well rounded infrastructure is a perfect business lifeline. From the September/October 2012 issue
BUSINESS REPORT: Regional Councils-Engines for Growth in the Empire State
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has transformed the way the state invests in development, switching from a top-down approach to a competition between regions for project funding. From the September/October 2012 issue
SPECIAL REPORT: PSE&G Adds $883 Million to New Jersey’s Solar Power Push
New Jersey aims to maintain its status as a leading state in installed solar power capacity, an effort that has been embraced by the Garden State’s largest utility. From the September/October 2012 issue
SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back
Logistics has its seen ups and downs through the years and more specifically, within each sector. And though one wheel may forge ahead while another rolls back, a resurgence from the recession always seems to be on the horizon. From the September/October 2012 issue