60 Seconds with with Paul G. Risser, Ph.D. Executive Director EDGE Fund Policy Board
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry has a proposed a $1-billion endowment for the Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) program. Dr. Paul Risser explains how the...
60 Seconds with Andy Shapiro, Managing Director, Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Co.
In a tough economy, some are questioning the use of tax incentives to convince businesses to relocate. Andy Shapiro, Managing Director of Biggins Lacy...
60 Seconds with Mario Brossi, North American Senior Representative, Switzerland Trade and Investment Promotion
Switzerland has surpassed the U.S. as the top-ranked country in the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness survey. Mario Brossi, who has dual Swiss...
60 Seconds with Bruce A. Kellogg, Chairman, OSCRE Americas, and Senior Vice President, Industry...
The Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate (OSCRE Americas) is preparing to merge with PISCES Ltd to form OSCRE International. Bruce Kellogg, chair of...
60 Seconds with Rob McClintock, Director of Research of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Rob McClintock is Director of Research of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and state liaison for the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, a $50-million...
60 Seconds with William M. Sloan, of Counsel with the Law Firm Morrison &...
William Sloan is of counsel with the law firm Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco. He sits on the Climate Change Advisory Committee for...
60 Seconds with Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and President of U.S. Green Building Council
BF: Which U.S. areas would you identify as "LEED"ers in sustainable building?
RF: Each region is different and has its own unique environmental priorities and needs....
60 Seconds with Alex Brigham, Executive Director, Ethisphere Institute
BF: What factors or qualities are considered paramount for the Ethisphere Institute to designate a company as ethical?
AB: More than 70 criteria make up...
60 Seconds with Dr. Horst Domdey, Managing Director, BioM-Munich Biotech Cluster
BF: How does Munich rank in Germany, and also within Europe, as a competitive location for biotech companies?
HD: In the past 10 to 15...
60 Seconds with Rick Sievertsen, VP of Client Solutions, Advantage IQ
BF: When analyzing a company's expenditures, in which utility charges can Advantage IQ find the most significant savings opportunities?
RS: Focus on the areas where...
60 Seconds with Steve McKenna, Allied Van Lines, Vice President of Pricing and Contracts
BF: What economic advantages does Texas offer that have kept the state atop Allied's relocation destination list for the last four years?
SM: Texas is...
60 Seconds with Phil Alvarez, President, RCN Metro Optical Networks
Felipe "Phil" Alvarez is president of RCN Metro Optical Networks, where he is responsible for all aspects of the business unit. Alvarez has more...
60 Seconds with Guy Tozzoli, President of the World Trade Centers Association
Guy Tozzoli began his career in 1946 as an engineer for the Port Authority for NY and NJ. In 1970, he helped create the...
60 Seconds with Kathleen Ellis, Senior VP, Chubb & Son
Kathleen Ellis, senior Vice President of Chubb & Son, also is the firm’s Multinational Risk Group manager of Global Accounts.
BF: Why is it riskier...
60 Seconds with P.S. Reilly, President and CEO of the Athena Institute
P.S. Reilly is the president and CEO of the Athena Institute, a Washington-based consulting firm for organizations seeking clean and sustainable solutions.
BF: What initial...
60 Seconds with Annette Antoniak, President and CEO, BC Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games...
Annette Antoniak heads the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat, an organization that manages British Columbia's finances for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Previously, Antoniak...
60 Seconds with Tracy Mullin, President and CEO of the National Retail Federation
Tracy Mullin was elected unanimously as the president of the National Retail Foundation in 1993. Mullin also has served as executive VP of the...
60 Seconds with Stuart MacKay, President of MMK Consulting
Stuart MacKay, president of MMK Consulting, is the founder and co-author of Competitive Alternatives, KPMG's Guide to International Business Location. Before 2001, MacKay worked...
60 Seconds with Michael P. Hickey, President of Hickey & Associates
Michael P. Hickey is the founder and president of Hickey & Associates, a consulting company headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with four regional offices throughout...
60 Seconds with Mark O’Connell, CEO of OCO Global
Mark O'Connell is the CEO of OCO Global, a consulting firm he founded in 2001 that specializes in international investment and trade. O’Connell also...
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards
Business Facilities' 1st Annual EDO Awards recognize innovative or impactful programs and initiatives aimed at improving the communities they serve.
Business Facilities Names Inaugural Class of 2023: EDO Awards
The Economic Development Organization Awards highlight nascent and established programs and incentives making an impact on community growth.
[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business
Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.