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60 Seconds with Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and President of U.S. Green Building Council

LiveXChange Event

Inside LiveXchange

Business Facilities LiveXchange is an invitation-only event for corporate executives responsible for choosing a new location for their companies’ next facility. Delegates meet with senior economic developers from across North America; attend seminars, workshops, and think tanks led by experts in the field of relocation and expansion; and network with other corporate executives faced with the same corporate growth challenges. This month, we preview the expansion of LiveXchange into an international venue and the launch of Commercial Property Navigator LiveXchange, aimed at the real estate services sector.

Tip of the Month

Eric Stavriotis,
Vice President of Strategic Consulting,
Jones Lang LaSalle, Chicago, IL

Make your own clusters.

When considering relocating your office facility, it is always tempting to locate near an existing cluster of skilled labor and suppliers serving your industry, and to tap those resources when building your business. Although that often is the best choice, it may make more sense for your firm to locate in an area where you have the ability to create your own cluster.

Through partnerships with colleges, junior colleges and, in some instances, high schools, businesses get an opportunity to train and tap into the next-generation labor market by helping to set courses and curriculum; providing internships; establishing public/private campuses with call centers and R&D facilities; and providing professorial access to company research. 

When approached correctly, these partnerships will create a strong bond between the local community and your company.

Location Reports

Bavaria: Idyllic, Iconic Germany (5/09)

Luster, muster and clusters—the State of Bavaria has it all. A magical capital, an indefatigable work ethic and a sound economic development model ensure this German giant’s overwhelming success.

Mayor’s Report: New Lenox, Illinois — Mayor Tim Baldermann (5/09)

Home of Proud Americans - Located in Will County, among the 10 fastest-growing areas of the nation, the Village of New Lenox offers businesses and residents a progressive local government, a key location on Interstate 80 and I-355, low Will County taxes, and an unbeatable quality of life.

Metro Spotlights

Metro Spotlight: Mission, Texas

The U.S.-Mexico border towns of McAllen and Mission, TX have seen tremendous development during the last decade, and some investors are discovering a modern-day gold rush.

Metro Spotlight: San Antonio, Texas

As the seventh largest city in the U.S., San Antonio offers a variety of reasons for businesses to consider expansion or relocation, including a thriving economy, reliable and affordable utilities, a qualified labor pool, a low cost of living and an excellent quality of life.

Corporate Moves

Corporate Moves: Virginia

• Linden Lab Taps Terremark for Critical IT Infrastructure of Virtual 3D Environment
• Wood Furniture Maker Expands in Galax

Corporate Moves: California

• Quallion Lithium Battery Plant Boosts Green Jobs
• $100-Million Bleach Plant To Open in Pittsburg, CA

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