“We have been very aggressive, and that has paid off.”
Aerospace:
Battle of the Titans Nears Conclusion:
Communities around the U.S. — and more than a few Boeing and Airbus managers — are waiting for news of which aerospace giant will build the next generation of airborne refueling tankers.
Commentary:
Incentives and the Interstate Competition for Jobs:
Expensive, ineffective and in need of a referee
Commentary:
Tailored Fit:
To win projects in new industries, states need to adapt incentives to accommodate new businesses and their unique tax structures.
Emerging Film Centers:
Ready for Its Close-Up:
Infrastructure sets the scene for Georgia’s booming film industry.
FDI in the USA:
Figuring FDI:
Some states kepp a close watch. Others, not so much.
Medical Devices & Equipment:
If It’s Not Broken, Don’t Fix It:
Becton Dickinson’s supply chain manager explains how his company’s global site strategy has withstood the test of time.
Ports and Free Trade Zones:
Real Connections:
There’s more to making a zone work than just drawing a line around it and calling it special.
State Incentive Programs:
2010 Incentives Charts 
Travel & Tourism:
A Sporting Chance:
Will the World Cup and Summer Olympics in a few years give Brazil a leg up on the competition for tourism investment capital?
Berlin, Germany:
Pillars of Strength:
Good planning helped Berlin escape the worst of the global financial crisis and boost Germany’s growth relative to neighboring economies.
Georgia:
The Glow of Knowledge:
When the call goes out for skills, training and creative thinking, Georgia’s work force lights up the landscape. The world is noticing.
Greater Topeka, Kansas:
The Idea Factories of the Future:
In Topeka, innovation in manufacturing and supply-chain strategies pays dividends for expanding companies.
Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Malaysia:
Science Park Powers a Solar System:
Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Malaysia's first high-tech industrial park, opened in 1996 as a key component in the nation's plan to be fully industrialized by 2020.
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany:
Germany’s Logistics Nerve Center:
Products purchased in Europe and elsewhere probably moved through North Rhine-Westphalia at some stage. Here’s why.
Indiana:
A Diet Plan Leads to Growth:
For Indiana, cutting back on spending and lowering business taxes has multiplied corporate expansion projects.
Top Business Park Locations:
Trends Affecting Business Parks Today:
Factors affecting business parks today are primarily economic, resulting in a reduction in the supply of new parks, and weakening demand.
University Alliances:
Leveraging University Alliances For Competitive Advantage
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A Letter About Mentors; People and Projects; Meet a Member
Site Visit:
Everywhere at Once:
For retailer Target Corp., now’s the time to update and expand its distribution network.
Technology InSITE:
Regeneron Upgrades Technology During Huge Campus Expansion:
Biotech firm Regeneron decided it needed a modern facility management system at a busy time for the Tarrytown, N.Y., company.
China:
Outward Investor?
Germany:
What Recession?:
While much of the world slowly emerges from the crisis, Germany is setting records for economic growth and new corporate facility projects.
North American Reports:
California Cultivates Food Projects:
& 4 more reports
Ontario:
Actions Speak Louder:
‘Open for Business’ takes concrete form via project attraction and process reforms.
World Reports:
ABB Expands Wind Manufacturing in India:
& 4 more reports
Kansas:
Governing Like a CEO:
Gov. Mark Parkinson’s business-like approach has Kansas in the black and companies looking to expand.
Minnesota:
A Capital Idea:
Helping growing companies lower their expansion costs proves to be a winning strategy in Minnesota.
Nebraska:
Within Their Grasp:
Learning and discovery are Nebraska’s ultimate competitive advantage, once the talent, companies and places find each other.
Ohio River Corridor:
Bridges for Industry:
A legacy of technology innovation and growth sustains cities and counties large and small.
Southwest Region:
Desert Destinations:
Companies seeking high-tech talent and business-friendly havens are finding a home in the tri-state region of the U.S. Southwest
Tennessee:
Brand Awareness:
A bevy of household-name expansions is brewing in the Volunteer State.
Upstate New York:
Campus Housing:
Fledgling firms follow in the footprints of GE and Kodak.
Virginia:
Southside Surge:
Connectivity is helping this region transition from traditional industry to a high-tech economy.
Washington:
Market to Watch:
Seattle retains its “up-and-coming global gateway” status in an annual market forecast.
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