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Get the latest location trends, rankings, and strategies for your industry right here. Below are some of those rankings as well as other articles we have written about choosing locations by industry.

 

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Biotechnology: The Economic Growth Engine of the 21st Century (03/07)

Economic developers are devising innovative solutions to attract what has become one of the most sought after industries in the world.

Snapshot 60 seconds with Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) (03/07)

Building Biotech (03/07)

To Incite Innovation, developers continue to invest in research parks and incubators.

Modern Medical Marvels (12/06)

Looking to stretch your budget and expand the capabilities of your plastics or medical devices company? Here are the locations that are looking for you.

Mind-to-Market (11/06)

U.S. universities lead the world when it comes to biotechnology transfer and commercialization.

Biotech Fuels Economic Success (09/06)

Cutting-edge locations are working hard to attract biotechnology companies—“The Holy Grail” of growth industries.

Biotech Parks (03/06)

Looking at factors that influence site decisions made by biotechnology companies, it’s clear why biotechnology research and business parks offer an advantage.

Biotech: An Industry Evolves (03/06)

Where will the next emerging “cells” of biotechnology corporations grow into full-fledged industry clusters?

The Medical Device Industry: Places that Work (12/05)

Large or small, medical device companies share a need for low costs, a talented workforce, access to research, and transportation networks.

States of Innovation: Biotechnology Locations (11/04)

Each of the 50 states offers distinct advantages for biotechnology. Take a look at some of the winners of our 2005 biotechnology rankings.

Biotech: A Wealth Of Choices (04/04)

If you're seeking to expand or relocate a biotechnology company, you're blessed with a seemingly innumerable number of locations willing to bend over backwards for you

U.S. Biotech's Top 40 (11/03)

Using a careful measurement of 13 factors, we reveal 2003's Top 40 U.S. Locations for biotechnology companies—including life sciences and pharmaceuticals.

Brilliant Minds Fuel Biotech Growth (11/03)

When it comes to location decisions, biotech companies go where the brain power is.

BIOTECH IS STRONG AND GROWING (04/03)

Here are the communities focused on attracting this $35 billion industry.

The Best Biotech Location (04/02)

When it comes to finding the best site for your biotechnlogy operation, it's all about research.

 

PHARMACEUTICALS

Flourishing Sites for the Pharmaceutical Industry (08/05)

Here are the locations providing the innovation and world-class research that helps pharmaceutical corporations prosper.

PLASTICS

Modern Medical Marvels (12/06)

Looking to stretch your budget and expand the capabilities of your plastics or medical devices company? Here are the locations that are looking for you.

The Golden State Shines (09/05)

Even with an economy that outshines most others, California continues to look for ways to improve its business climate

Prime Plastics Locations (09/04)

As one of the top four manufacturing sectors in the U.S., plastics plays a vital economic role. Not all potential plastics facility locations are created equal, however.

Siting for Plastics (06/04)

By contrasting the process of choosing a location for the plastics industry with the metals industry, consultant Sam McCord reveals what special site considerations exist for plastics companies.

Tomorrow's Plastics Locations (08/03)

Our exclusive survey asks consultants, real estate professionals, and location selection experts to predict the best places for new plastics facilities.

Fantastic Plastic Locations (05/03)

Looking for a new location? Here are some regions who have put out the welcome mat!

Fabricated Metals (06/02)

Find out how to choose a hot location for your fabricated metals project.

Plastics: Molding the Future (05/02)

Find out which locations today's plastics companies are choosing for growth.

 

HI-TECH

It’s the Little Things That Matter (11/06)

Nanotechnology, the science of small particles, has big implications in the future of consumer goods, and the federal government is wasting no time trying to facilitate the development of this field for commercial applications.

Revival of the Fittest: How Research Parks and Incubators Help Struggling Cities to Adapt (09/06)

In a post-recession environment, enterprising cities are using research parks and business incubators to help them adapt to an economy that places increasing value on innovation.

Making the Right Call (08/06)

According to a recent report, the call center industry is in a period of growth, and there are plenty of prime locations in the U.S. and internationally for your call center to grow.

High-Tech Havens (11/05)

Here are the locations with the necessary tools to help your high-tech company prosper.

Small Stuff is Big Business (03/05)

In New York and Germany, nanotechnology is economic development's newest "it" industry.

Top States For High-Tech Job Growth (08/04)

State level partnerships are creating innovative technology economies. Find out where you need to look to be prepared for the future.

Innovation Drives Growth In High Tech (06/04)

High-tech supply chains have become more complex–with global outsourcing, shorter product life cycles, and higher customer expectations--causing high-tech manufacturers to look for ways to create more efficient operations.

Aerospace (11/03)

Turning the aerospace industry around in the U.S. seems like an inevitability—are you prepared to expand?

Top High-Tech Cities (05/03)

All of the cities on our Top 20 list have something in common: They have all caught the attention of more than a few site selectors, location consultants, and real estate professionals. Find out which cities came out on top in our exclusive survey.

High Tech: Down but not out (08/02)

Although it was hard-hit, the U.S. high-tech industry still showed job gains in 2001. Find out where the industry is being welcomed with open arms.

Aerospace (07/02)

This innovative industry is in transition. Read here to find out which states and communities are targeting growth in this industry.

Information Technology (03/02)

With spending on information technology rising each year, IT is a powerful source of U.S. economic growth. Here's where you can grow your IT business.

 

AUTOMOTIVE

New Directions in the Automotive Industry (08/06)

Attracted to low-cost land and labor, a productive workforce, and government incentives, foreign automotive companies are migrating to the U.S. South and Ontario, Canada.

Expanding the Auto Industry (03/05)

There's no question that the world's appetite for automobiles is growing--but where will automotive companies choose to grow?

What's Driving Automotive Assembly Plant Locations? (07/04)

Our expert reveals what to look for —and what to bring to the table—when expanding your automotive operations.

Automotive Opportunities (07/03)

Our exclusive survey reveals which locations are best equipped to handle a new manufacturing facility.

Demand for Luxury Drives Production (02/03)

The popularity of luxury sedans among affluent Americans has encouraged automakers to roll out a whole new generation of innovative models. Find out which locations across the U.S. are primed for automotive manufacturing.

 

LOGISTICS

Strengthening Your Supply Chain (10/06)

Finding the right location for your distribution center or warehouse is crucial, as it can have a major impact on your company’s performance, and ultimately its bottom line.

The Best Logistics Locations (02/05)

Logistics is a growth industry, whether you provide third party logistics services or manage your company logistics internally. Not all locations are equally poised to receive you.

Sites For U.S. Logistics (09/04)

Read about our pick of three of the hottest locations from which to manage logistical operations in the U.S. today.

LOCATIONS WITH LOGICAL LOGISTICS (03/03)

Find out why the best locations are not the most obvious ones, and which locations are targeting the logistics industry.

The New Face of Logistics (09/02)

Technology and e-commerce have reshaped the horizons of today's largest distribution hubs. Find out where the distribution and warehousing hubs are growing now.

Keeping Cargo Safe From Terrorism (07/02)

In times that call for tighter security, Foreign-Trade Zones have even more to offer U.S. companies involved in global trade

 

FOOD

Locations for the Food Processing Industry: An Appetite for Expansion (06/06)

These strategic locations across North America are giving food processors room to grow.

Healthy Growth in Food Processing (04/05)

Supply-chain innovations are shifting financial risk from retailers to suppliers, which makes choosing the right location more critical now than ever.

Food Processing (10/02)

Technology and e-commerce have reshaped the horizons of today's largest distribution hubs. Find out where the distribution and warehousing hubs are growing now.

 

UTILITIES

Alternative Energy Homegrown (02/07)

As alternative energy gains new momentum, locations in the U.S., Canada, and beyond are touting their support for the industry-including their ability to nurture companies trying to ride the revolution

2006 Utility Roundtable (11/06)

Wherever you are in the process of deciding where to locate your next facility, utility companies can be among your best sources of support. Economic development leaders from utilities across the country share their expertise.

Utility Resource Guide (11/04)

Our listing of top utility companies around the nation for 2004.

Getting Assistance From Your Utility Company (11/04)

Have you looked to utility companies to help you choose a location for your business? Two utility-based economic developers weigh in on their role in the process.

Top Utility Executives Tackle the Issues (11/03)

We've assembled a special panel of utility executives, each of whom holds a top spot in economic development. Find out what they think about the issues affecting your site decision.

In Defense of Public Power (11/03)

Jeffrey Tarbert of the American Public Power Association explains how public power provides a tried-and-true, practical, and realistic American tradition that works across the country.

Utility Resource Guide (11/03)

An exclusive listing of U.S. utility economic development contacts, from Alabama to Wyoming.

Utilities: Power Revolutions (03/03)

ConEdison's Jorge Lopez looks at the changing tide of energy information and technology in the wake of energy deregulation.

Utilities (12/02)

Leaders in Wind Power Collaborate

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