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Cover Story
Building Biotech

To incite innovation, developers continue to invest in research parks and incubators.

Alternative Energy Homegrown

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.

The 2006 Business Facilities Economic Development Deal of the Year (EDDY) Awards

Our EDDY awards for 2006 recognize the biggest and most high-impact expansions and relocations of the year.

Mind-to-Market

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

Investment Climates Around the World: A Global Summary for 2006

If you’ve been thinking of expanding into overseas markets, you’re not alone. For a whirlwind wrap-up of the economies outside North America that our readers are most interested in, read on.

The 21st Century Rat Race

In the wake of globalization, America is waving goodbye to many of its precious manufacturing jobs, which begs the question: Is America doing what it can to stay competitive and keep manufacturers in the U.S.?

25 Essential Relocation Tips

We’ve tapped into our network of experts on relocation, representing all sides of the equation, to bring you this handy list that will keep your project out of trouble.

The 2006 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Only the best U.S. states and cities rise to the top of our nine rankings for 2006.

Give & Take

Government’s Role in Economic Development Under Fire

Kia Building a $1.2 Billion Assembly Plant in Georgia

Recent scandal in its South Korean homeland will not stand in the way of Kia building a new facility in West Point, GA, creating more than 2,800 jobs.

At the Head of the Supply Chain

For our second annual Top Real Estate Executive Interview, we ask the president and COO of the largest global provider of distribution facilities what’s new in his business.

Biotech Parks

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

Incentives and the Automaker

A professional’s guide to the incentives and strategies available to growing companies in the automotive sector.

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Features and Trends
IOWA: An All-Access Pass to Biotechnology

Leading industrial biotechnology company Genencor International could have chosen any of a number of locations for its $35 million plant expansion, but according to Frans Van Londersele, Genencor's Cedar Rapids, IA plant manager, the choice was clear.

Economic Development Trends: The Meaning of Megasites

Certified megasites can minimize the risks of selecting a site for a large automotive plant or other facility requiring massive space and infrastructure.

2006 Utility Roundtable

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.

Journey to the Center of Excellence

Some relocations are executed in order to cut costs; others, like Cognia’s, happen when a company needs an intellectual advantage.

Build to Suit Yourself

Managers take note—building your own facility brings different economic and operational considerations to the table during an expansion or relocation.

Revival of the Fittest: How Research Parks and Incubators Help Struggling Cities to Adapt

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.

New Directions in the Automotive Industry

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.

Workers’ Comp Savings Offer Reinvestment Opportunities

Business owners across West Virginia will have an opportunity to bolster West Virginia’s economy by reinvesting the savings from workers’ comp rate reduction.

Keeping Up With the Joneses

In the wake of explosive growth in world trade, antiquated infrastructure in the U.S. has America’s ports struggling to keep up with increasing trade volumes.

Former Military Bases: A Renaissance of Economic Renewal

Many communities have successfully transformed their defunct military bases into economically prosperous locations, proving there is economic life after base closure.

A Proven Hybrid: The Sale Lease-back

Can this marginally complex but commonplace type of real estate transaction be of service to you? We ask two professionals what it’s all about.

The Best of Everything

Mixed-use developments are making more and more sense for companies and the people that work for them.

Opportunity Amidst Adversity

Seven months after the Gulf Coast was devastated by two of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, we take a look at what some of the states and communities are doing to reconstruct their crippled economies.

Border Profits

Since the passage of NAFTA, U.S. regions like the BorderPlex have grown substantially thanks to an upgraded border crossing.

The Automotive Industry: North America’s Economic Engine

The Pros and Cons of Going Rural

Lower operating costs, access to markets, and available space are among the benefits of growing your business in a rural location. But is building a workforce too challenging?

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Snapshots and News
Snapshots

• 60 seconds with Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

• Push for Biofuels Could Generate More U.S.-Based Biotechnology Jobs

More Bang for your Buck!

Illinois is a powerful location offering central access to all of the U.S. We've found two locations that will maximize your investment.

Move To a Warmer Business Climate

Alabama continues to create one of the most favorable business climates to be found in the United States, making it a globally competitive location.

Tipping the Global R&D Scale

With its competitive business climate and cutting-edge technology infrastructure, Canada is poised to be a global leader in the multi-billion dollar R&D sector.

Customer-Focused Locations in Pennsylvania

Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania are areas that each offer locations with a high commitment to your company's satisfaction.

Wyoming: Where Quality of Life and Business Meet

Why should your company consider choosing Wyoming for its next project? Well for starters, Wyoming means business and an excellent quality of life.

Snapshots

• 60 Seconds…
with Blaise Bozzelli, Advisor, CRESA Partners

• Annual Survey Reports Global Office Costs To Rise

• Space Utilization Standards by Regio

EZ Does It

Tapping into the benefits offered by federal and state Enterprise Zones could cut your relocation or expansion project’s costs considerably.

2nd Annual LiveXchange Exceeds All Expectations

In October, 30 top-level executives gathered at the Château Élan resort to search for the right location for their next expansion/relocation project.

Snapshots

• 60 Seconds…
with Richard W. Davidson, President and COO, Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates, Inc.

• Global Competition Leads to Lower Taxes

Invitrogen Opens Singapore Supply Center

Invitrogen Corporation, a leading provider of essential life science technologies for disease research and drug discovery, announced the official opening of its Invitrogen Singapore Supply Centre located in Singapore’s leading state-of-the-art bio-medical park, The Biopolis.

Oregon Enjoys Steady Job Growth

Oregon’s continuing job growth has propelled it to the “top 10 list” of states for job creation. The state’s September jobs report shows a gain of 13,800 jobs, and a seasonal gain of 700 manufacturing jobs.

Washington Focuses on Industry Clusters

The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) recently awarded $264,000 in economic development grants to five regional partnerships.

New Partnership Builds on Existing Investment

Pirelli, the Italian company that manufactures much more than just tires, is expanding its Georgia presence by entering into a research relationship with Georgia Tech.

IEDC Does it Again

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) held its annual conference this year in New York City, drawing more than 1,600 economic development professionals from all over the world.

Snapshots

• 60 Seconds…
with John Engle, President & CEO, National Association of Manufacturers

• Manufacturers’ Problems

• Skills Shortage Benefits Workers

Aerospace Facility Lands in Kentucky

A new manufacturing facility will be established in Somerset, KY to produce aircraft components for Schweizer Aircraft. The new facility will create up to 100 jobs and represents a $1.9 million investment.

Fuel Company Receives Grant to Expand in PA

Devon IT, a provider of thin client terminals, has received a $540,000 investment package from Pennsylvania to help fund a massive expansion project that will create 170 jobs in King of Prussia.

Snapshots

• 60 Seconds… with Elaine Rossall, Associate Partner, Cushman & Wakefield’s European Research Group

• Calgary Office Space Most Expensive in Canada

• Top 10 European Business Cities

London: A Five-Part Metropolis

Read all about the city that was just named the number one European city in which to locate a business by global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Hong Kong Still Preferred Base for Global Companies

Hong Kong continues to be the preferred base for international companies to oversee their regional operations, according to a recent survey.

GE Establishes Water & Process Technologies Global R&D Center in Singapore

GE Water & Process Technologies will invest $82.2 million over 10 years to establish a world-scale GE Water & Process Technologies Global R&D Centre in Singapore. It will employ 100 top-tier researchers focused on water quality and water scarcity solutions.

$1B Ford Investment Could Secure 56,200 Michigan Jobs

In August, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. approved an incentive package to encourage Ford to make investments of up to $1 billion in Michigan.

APL First to Secure Kaohsiung FTZ License

In July, Global supply chain company APL Logistics announced that it is the first international logistics provider to obtain a license to operate in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Free Trade Zone (FTZ).

Snapshots

• 60 Seconds… with Chris McCoy, Senior V.P., Corporate Dev., InnerWireless

• Best & Worst Cities for College Grads

• Missing Some Pens?

Software Publisher Moves HQ from UK to Switzerland

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., a worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products, has relocated its international headquarters for publishing to Switzerland from the U.K.

Candy Maker Opens Singapore Science & Technology Centre

Cadbury Schweppes Asia Pacific opened its first regional center of excellence for gums and candy development. The SGD $4.3 million, 9,900-square-foot center in Jurong will house 10 global researchers and focus on breakthrough products for greater growth in emerging markets.

NJEDA Closes First New Markets Loan

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) has finalized a $5.3 million loan for a project in downtown Trenton.

Snapshots

• 60 Seconds… with Mie-Yun Lee, author of Office Moving Essentials Guidebook

• Taipei Wins ICF’s 2006 Intelligent Community of the Year Award

• Moscow Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Most Costly City

Life Sciences Company Chooses Michigan for $3.7M Investment

Xoran Technologies Inc. plans to invest $3.7 million to expand its operations in Ann Arbor, MI. The expansion will create 386 new jobs, including 171 directly by the company.

Leed’s to Bring Hundreds of Jobs to Ohio

Leedsworld, Inc. will expand operations to the city of Warren, OH, creating as many as 485 new jobs. The company will occupy a 256,000-square-foot facility.

United Launch Alliance Set for Takeoff in Metro Denver

The FTC has given Lockheed Martin and Boeing the goahead to merge their rocket production operations. The joint venture, coined “United Launch Alliance (ULA),” will be headquartered at Lockheed Martin’s Waterton Canyon facilities in Jefferson County, CO.

Snapshots

• 60 Seconds… with Louis Zacharilla, Director of Development, Intelligent Community Forum

• Are global transportation needs being met?

NJEDA Speeds Approval of Brownfield Grants

New Jersey has sped up its approval process for grants up to $100,000 made under two brownfield-related programs.

Global Garage Door Maker to Expand in Florida

Wayne-Dalton Corp. will expand its headquarters for R&D and manufacturing in Pensacola, creating an expected 146 new jobs.

Texas Awards $6 Million in Emerging Tech Funds

In May, Governor Rick Perry announced nearly $6 million in awards to four emerging technology companies to help them get their innovations to the marketplace.

Dow Chemical to Reinvest in Louisiana

The Dow Chemical Company biocides business plans to build a new, integrated Vinyl Methyl Ether (VME) facility at its St. Charles Operations in Hahnville, La.

BASF opens research center in Singapore

BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, opened its first research center for nanotechnology in Asia in April.

UGN, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening in Kentucky

Governor Ernie Fletcher visited Somerset, KY in April to celebrate the grand opening of UGN, Inc.’s new facility in Pulaski County.

Exporting Goods, Importing Jobs

Tennessee was recently ranked 16th in the nation for insourcing jobs by the Organization for International Investment.

New Business Cost Study Ranks Locations

We’ve got the inside scoop on KPMG’s biannual Competitive Alternatives study, newly released and updated for 2006.

Viracon Names St. George, UT as 3rd Plant Location

Viracon’s newest architectural glass fabrication plant will be located in St. George, UT.

Financial Services Firm to Create 600 Jobs in South Carolina

The South Financial Group will build a new corporate headquarters campus in Greenville, SC.

Auto Part Maker Moves Manufacturing from Overseas to California

In a reversal of the offshore production trend, Central Spring, Inc. will be moving its manufacturing of coil and leaf springs from Japan and Indonesia to San Joaquin County, CA.

Examining Nissan’s HQ Move

We sit down for some Q&A with the lead member of the team that decided where to relocate Nissan’s North American headquarters.

State News

  • • Report Cards Mailed Home
  • • Connected Communities for 2006

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Corporate Moves
Louisiana

• $3.2 Billion Oil Refinery Expansion Given the Green Light

• Winn Parish Opens its Doors to JELD-WEN
• Pipe Plant Picks Baton Rouge for New Facility

• L.I.F.T. Productions' Expansion Takes Louisiana's Film Industry to a New Level

Nebraska

• Kawasaki Plans $30 Million Expansion

• Verizon Moves to Lincoln

• Beef Products Incorporated Expands in Sioux City

• Altra Inc. to Build Advanced-Stage Ethanol Production Facility in Carleton
• Lincoln Plating's Expansion Projects to Create 140 New Jobs

Corporate Moves - Ohio

• Incentives Guide Boeing Expansion

• Whirlpool EXPANSIONS Mean 1,100 New Jobs for Ohioans

• OHIO LANDS SKYBUS EXPANSION

Corporate Moves - Texas

• Fidelity Stays True to Westlake

• State Kicks Off Genomic Institute

• Genzyme Renovates and Expands

• Military Base Continues to Transform
• Aircraft Engine Maker Chooses West Texas

Corporate Moves: California

  • California Lands Virgin America
  • Sacramento Welcomes Two New Companies
  • A-Check Checks Into Riverside

Corporate Moves: North Carolina

  • Major Win for Asheville in Volvo Construction Equipment
  • 1,000 Jobs for the Research Triangle
  • Fidelity Brings 2,000 Jobs to Wake County
  • Average Pay Doubled By Rubbermaid

Corporate Moves: Alabama

  • Huntsville Scores 1,300 Jobs
  • Largest Steel Producer in the U.S. Expands
  • Goodrich Expands Foley Plant
  • Auto-Related Company Moves to Cullman
  • Gadsden Gains 200 Jobs

Corporate Moves: Oregon

  • Biotech Giant Expands in Oregon
  • Governor’s Trade Mission Spurs $250M Investment
  • MathStar Makes the Move to Oregon

Corporate Moves: Texas

  • $2.5 Million TEF Grant Supports San Antonio Aircraft Maker Expansion
  • Texas Enterprise Fund Grant Secures Jobs for Midland-Odessa
  • Lockheed Martin Will Create 1,000 Jobs in Houston
  • Emerging Tech Fund Awards Will Help Businesses Get Innovations to Marketplace
  • PWP Creates 120 Jobs in Abilene

Corporate Moves: Kentucky

  • UPS To Expand Louisville Worldport
  • Exstream Meets Coldstream
  • J&J Subsidiary in Bullitt County
  • More Kentucky Distribution
  • Putting the Brakes on Elizabethtown
  • Making Music in Northern KY
  • Piston Ring Supplier Creates 50 Jobs
  • Gourmet Food in Rural Kentucky
  • The Geeks Are Coming
  • More Corporate Moves: T. Marzetti Company, Dart Container Corporation, Pan-Oston, Datatrac Information Services, Inc., Fidelity Investments

Corporate Moves: Virginia

  • Franklin County’s Largest Employer Expands
  • Lebanon Secures 220 New Jobs
  • Herndon Lands IT Company
  • Israeli Company’s First U.S. Facility in Emporia

Corporate Moves: New Jersey

  • BEIP Grants Help Grow Jersey City Financial Sector
  • Korean Small Business Corporation Relocates to New Jersey
  • Technology and Life Sciences Companies Benefit from Customized State Financing

Corporate Moves: Indiana

  • Honda to Open Plant in 2008
  • Anderson Wins Nestlé
  • Toyota to Produce Camry at Subaru Plant in Lafayette
  • Pfizer Adds 450 Jobs
  • 600 Aerospace Jobs for Indianapolis

Corporate Moves: Massachusetts

  • Two Technology-Based Businesses Choose Devens
  • Land Swap Supports Bristol-Myers Squibb Plant
  • RenaMed Biologics Secures Additional Funds to Support Massachusetts Move

Corporate Moves: Mississippi

  • New Facility Rolls into Pascagoula
  • Booneville Expansion to Create 330 Jobs
  • Tower Automotive Positioned for Growth in Meridian

Corporate Moves: Florida

  • Fidelity Customer Service Announces a New Contact Center
  • World’s Largest Credit Union Expands
  • Cargo Aircraft to be Built in Jacksonville
  • Air Taxi Service to Launch
  • Soil Remediation Company Chooses Clearwater
  • Pharmacy Benefit Manager Expands Distribution Capability

Corporate Moves: New York

  • • Pet Product Company Growing in Dunkirk
  • • Steel Company Rehabs Southern Tier Region Factory
  • • Printed Circuit Maker Moving Operations from Georgia and Mexico
  • • NOKIA Celebrates New “GREEN” Building in Westchester County

Corporate Moves: Tennessee

  • • Tachi-S and Lear Choose Wilson County for Joint Venture
  • • Embraer to Create 165 New Jobs in Nashville
  • • Viam Manufacturing to Expand in Coffee County
  • • Olhausen Billiards Moving Headquarters to Portland
  • • Cleveland Selected by Sky Angel for New Call Center

Corporate Moves: Nebraska

  • • 100 New Jobs Coming to Chadron
  • • Ground Broken for Ethanol Plant Near Albion
  • • CDBG Funding Aids Expansion in Hastings
  • • German Machine Maker to Locate HQ in Omaha

Corporate Moves: Washington

  • • BPO Company Moves East
  • • Fast Growing Marketer Comes to Yakima
  • • New Company Tied to Port Improvements
  • • Pharma Grows in Spokane

Corporate Moves: Illinois

  • • Steel Giant HQs in Chicago
  • • New Biotech Park Comes Online
  • • Gum Maker opens Research Center
  • • Food Distributor Remains in Illinois

Corporate Moves: Maryland

  • • Medical Giant Grows At Home
  • • Baltimore Chosen for Major Service Center
  • • UK Pharma Technology Company Chooses Headquarters in Maryland

Corporate Moves: Georgia

  • • Macon Chosen for Food Distribution Hub
  • • More Private Jets to be Built in Savannah
  • • IKEA to Distribute from Savannah
  • • Besides Kia, Georgia Lands Another Automaker

Corporate Moves: Oklahoma

  • • MERCURY CHOOSES TO EXPAND IN STILLWATER
  • • QUALITY JOBS PROGRAM AT WORK
  • • FORMER FOOD PLANT RECEIVES NEW TENANT

Corporate Moves: Oklahoma

  • • MERCURY CHOOSES TO EXPAND IN STILLWATER
  • • QUALITY JOBS PROGRAM AT WORK
  • • FORMER FOOD PLANT RECEIVES NEW TENANT

Corporate Moves: Louisiana

  • • Hurricane Recovery Efforts Help Lure UK Company
  • • Pilgrim’s Pride to Construct $18M Feed Plant
  • • Louisiana Technology Council Center Opens
  • • Celtic Media Centre Project Moves Forward
  • • Oil Company to Expand Operations in Garyville

Idaho: Corporate Moves

  • • Hilex Poly Opens Facility in Jerome
  • • Les Schwab Opens Tire Retread Facility In Rupert
  • • Glanbia Foods Expands Gooding and Twin Falls Facilities
  • • Jayco, Inc. Expands in Southern Idaho Facility
  • • Gossner Foods, Inc. Expands Operations in Burley

Corporate Moves: South Carolina

  • • DaimlerChrysler Selects North Charleston, SC for Sprinter Van Assembly Plant
  • • Dutch Building Materials Maker to Create $150 Million Investment, 200+ Jobs in Greenwood County
  • • RBC Bearings to Locate Operation in Lee County
  • • Japanese Textile Producer Announces $8M Expansion
  • • LSP Automotive Systems Selects Union for New Plant
  • • Columbia Manufacturer Expands Facility, Adds 95 Jobs
  • • $3M Invested, 50 Jobs Created at Defunct Mill in Cherokee County

Michigan: Corporate Moves

  • • Hyundai-Kia Tech Center Opens, Expands
  • • Mini-Moto Maker Crosses State Lines
  • • Advanced Photonix to Move Headquarters to Ann Arbor from California
  • • ASTI to Expand in Troy
  • • Chip Maker Invests $327 Million

Ohio: Corporate Moves

  • • Clinton County Expansion Adds to Ohio’s Biotech Industry
  • • German Auto Parts Maker to Create 25 Jobs
  • • Harrison Ethanol Plant Celebrates Groundbreaking
  • • Amylin Ohio LLC Chooses West Chester
  • • European Trade Mission Deals Bring in More Than $160M

Pennsylvania: Corporate Moves

  • • $4.8M Investment Helps JLG With Three Expansions
  • • Relocation Will Create 140 New Manufacturing Jobs in Chester County
  • • PennSummit Makes $8M Investment in West Hazleton

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Business Reports
Small State, Big Plans

Rhode Island is close to becoming the first state in the nation with a border-to-border broadband wireless network.

Drywall Maker Chooses CA to Expand Western Presence

The producer of the most recognizable brand of wallboard is being held up by California as an example of the state's fitness for manufacturing industry.

Indiana Shows its Strength in Logistics

A leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer is the latest company to select Indiana for its central Midwest location and extensive transportation options.

New Center Advances Virginia's Research Climate

SRI International's new research facility in Virginia will eventually create more than 100 new high-paying jobs and open the door to future R&D expansions in the state.

New Legislation to Bolster Innovation Economy

Florida’s recently passed legislation will enhance the state’s image as a good location for research and development activity.

Northern France: Ingram Micro’s Global Link

U.S-based Ingram Micro’s decision to locate and expand in Northern France makes a strong case for why the region is a hospitable home for business.

Rocky Mountain State Climbs the Charts

In Forbes’ premier “Best States for Doing Business” ranking Colorado leaves 45 other states behind and takes fifth place.

Arkansas’ Automotive Sector Accelerates

With so many automotive suppliers moving to eastern Arkansas, it seems the region could land a major auto plant in the not-so-distant future.

Survey Says…PA Business Climate Is Up

It’s hard to argue with the results of an annual survey completed by more than 8,500 Pennsylvania businesses—growth looks to be inevitable in the state.

New York Lands High-Tech Behemoth

Chip manufacturer AMD commits to one of the largest-ever private sector industrial investments in the Empire State’s history.

Illinois Celebrates New Center for Nanoscale Materials

Cutting-edge nanotechnology research facility at Argonne National Laboratory was made possible by a partnership with the Department of Energy and $36 million in state support.

National Manufacturing Jobs Campaign Hits Nebraska

Nebraska recently launched the “Dream It. Do It.” initiative in hopes of ensuring a lively future for the state’s manufacturing sector.

Jamaica’s ICT Sector Scores a Major Win

One of Jamaica’s largest employers will supply customer contact services to Delta Air Lines as a pilot program, with the potential for a large partnership between the two companies.

Composites Mark Way Forward In South Carolina

The aviation industry is officially very big business in South Carolina. Much of the technology it draws on has benefited the state’s automotive companies as well.

Superconducting Magnet Puts Biotech Institute on the Map

The first magnet of its kind will find a home at the David H. Murdock Research Institute at the North Carolina Research Campus and promises to attract world-class scientists.

Louisiana Lands Big Deal in Cajun Country

Canada-based NuComm International will create 1,000 jobs in Southern Louisiana with its largest-ever customer contact center.

The El Salvador Success Story

This Latin American country has made significant economic and social gains over the past two decades, and in the past two years has landed more than $242M in foreign investment.

Manufacturers Bolster Arizona’s Employment Climate

Two projects highlight the benefits Arizona has to offer growing companies, especially in the realm of skilled employees and training programs.

Michigan Gets Googled

The cofounder of the dominant online search engine comes home with 1,000 jobs.

Southern Idaho Landing Manufacturing Projects

Two growing manufacturers set their sights on Idaho’s workforce and its affordable business and living costs.

Grants Expand Wyoming Companies

Business Committed grants, available for at least two more years, have been a key driver in helping companies grow in Wyoming.

New Logistics Center for the Northern Plains

The Northern Plains states are about to gain a state-of-the-art, intermodal transload facility in Bismarck, ND.

Landmark Business Tax Reform Passed

New legislation creates a more impartial business tax climate in Texas, and delivers the largest property tax cut in state history.

Amgen Invests $1 Billion in Puerto Rico

The world’s largest biotechnology company makes a bet on the continued success of the Puerto Rican high-value manufacturing economy.

MAPS Fueling Rebirth of Oklahoma City

The capital improvement program continues to attract large investments to downtown Oklahoma City.

The Road to Success

A $36.7 million road project in Northwest Ohio will help the state improve its transportation infrastructure and help ensure economic prosperity for the future.

Up, Up and Away

Thanks to legislation that will designate funding to New Mexico’s spaceport, the state’s aerospace industry is set to soar.

A Driving Force

Alabama has enticed enough auto companies to make the industry a major component of the state’s economy.

Business Law Reform Strengthens Italian Business Climate

A reformed tax system, improved employment rules, and low costs—especially in terms of labor—are attracting major investments to Italy.

Virginia Among Most Business-Friendly

A new study ranks Virginia the second most business-friendly state in the nation, thanks to its economic development policies.

Utah Celebrates Historic Investment

Micron Technology and Intel create a new company and make a $3 billion investment, the largest in state history.

In Pursuit of Science

Kentucky is in the process of vying for a proposed government research lab that would boost the state’s economy.

Kansas Makes the Top 10

Kansas was recently ranked as one of the top 10 pro-business states by a national corporate real estate firm.

Shreveport: Where to Take Your Business

Three parishes (the Louisiana equivalent to counties) make up the Shreveport-Bossier Metropolitan Statistical Area.

New Efforts Boosting Missouri Economy

Governor Matt Blunt pledges to build Missouri’s economy via initiatives targeted at jobs, exports, and the life sciences.

A Rich Canadian Resource

Changes in an investment program make Québec even more attractive to value-added wood processors.

Green Mountain Exports Grow

Exports of electronic equipment and other high-value products are a growth industry in Vermont.

Working Toward a Stronger Germany

March 1 marked the 100th day Germany’s “grand coalition” government has been in office.

Mapping Out California’s Future

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of his Strategic Growth Plan to California’s economy.

Jersey Grows its Biotech

Rather than resting on its laurels, New Jersey is taking its lead in biotechnology and running with it.

Marine Bioscience Park Nears Reality

Rhode Island continues to be the small state with big ambitions, from a marine bioscience park to statewide Wi-Fi.

JOBZ Program Yields Results

Minnesota’s JOBZ program celebrated a successful first year by securing millions of dollars in new investment for the state.

Indiana Gets Aggressive

New initiatives, aggressive incentives, and a revamped Web site

Grants Grow North Country’s Economy

Northern New Hampshire gets a hand via federal grants aimed at upgrading worker skills and diversifying its rural economy.

Low Costs, High Quality in Canada

One province has become the secret weapon for a number of major companies that needed to lower costs.

Auto Parts Industry Booming in Ontario

Ontario’s investment in Nemak of Canada Corporation’s expansion project reinforces the province’s commitment to the auto industry.

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Metro Spotlights
Metro Spotlight: Washington, DC

Doing business in or around Washington, DC means doing business in the Greater Washington region-an area that includes the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland.

Metro Spotlight: Rochester, New York

With a population of around 212,480, Rochester stands as the third largest city in New York State. Rochester, sometimes referred to as "The Roc," is at the center of a larger metropolitan area that includes Monroe County, Genesee County, Livingston County, Ontario County, Orleans County, and Wayne County, which together have a population of about 1,039,000.

Metro Spotlight: Columbia, South Carolina

Metro Spotlight: Lexington, Kentucky

Welcome to “The Bluegrass”

Metro Spotlight: Philadelphia, PA

Metro Spotlight: Upstate South Carolina

Metro Spotlight: Toronto, Ontario

The Beating Heart of Canada

Metro Spotlight: Barcelona, Spain

Metro Spotlight: Phoenix, Arizona

Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts

Metro Spotlight: Tijuana, Mexico

Tijuana, a U.S.-Mexico border city just south of San Diego, CA is the most populated city in the Mexican state of Baja California. Greater Tijuana is home to some 1.6 million people.

Metro Spotlight: San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio moved up a spot among the largest cities in the U.S., according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released in June.

Metro Spotlight: Metro Denver Region, Colorado

A Fast Track to Better Transportation

Metro Spotlight: Pittsburgh

The 10-county Pittsburgh region encompasses 7,200 square miles in western Pennsylvania—a mix of urban centers and rural landscapes.

Regional Spotlight: Northeast Ohio

Gateway to America’s Manufacturing Heartland

Metro Spotlight: Midland, Texas

Get to Know Midland, A Business Friendly Tax Climate, Working For You

Metro Spotlight: Inland Empire, California

Destination Inland Empire, Job Growth on the Rise, Logical Logistics Location

Metro Spotlight: Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville’s Economic Market, Recent Nashville Accolades, Nashville’s Top Employers

Metro Spotlight: Kansas City

Kansas City is a Missouri/Kansas bi-state metropolitan area.

Cultivating a Climate of Success

Omaha’s aggressive approach to creating a thriving business climate has resulted in a substantial amount of development for the city.

Jacksonville, Florida: A Place to Live and Grow

A quick look at this southern city, including tools for expansion, population growth, cost of living, and recent relocations and expansions.

DFW Business Community Continues to Grow

Corporate HQ and Distribution Companies Seek Dallas/Fort Worth Locations.

Central New York’s Rising Star

Syracuse, NY—once known as “The City that Salt Built”—is now building its economy on the services sector, and has experienced substantial growth lately thanks to several major expansions.

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Making the Move

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Ask the Expert
Time to Plan

When moving production between facilities, allowing yourself enough time to manage common stumbling points will pay off

Spotting the Best Worker Training

When it comes to state and local workforce training programs, three criteria separate the run-of-the-mill from the truly outstanding.

Drafting a Winning Site Search Team

Separating your location needs from mere desires will reveal important clues as to who belongs on your site decision team.

Where to Overhaul Your Aircraft

Finding the right MRO site is more than just selecting the right piece of land—you have to evaluate the labor force as well.

Going Overseas: Risks and Rewards

This month, the Expert tackles a question on locating overseas, and tells another reader where to find critical real estate data.

Sorting Through the Same Message, Over and Over

Our new department gives you—our readers—a chance to pose challenging expansion and relocation questions to professionals with the right answers.

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Rankings

The 2006 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Only the best U.S. states and cities rise to the top of our nine rankings for 2006.

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Economic Development Deal of the Year

The 2006 Business Facilities Economic Development Deal of the Year (EDDY) Awards

Our EDDY awards for 2006 recognize the biggest and most high-impact expansions and relocations of the year.

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Industry Focused Special Advertising Section
Biotechnology: The Economic Growth Engine of the 21st Century

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

Driving the North American Economy-Locations for The Automotive Industry

The automotive sector continues to be the bedrock of manufacturing in the U.S. and Canada. Here are some of the North American locations that automotive companies are driven to.

It’s the Little Things That Matter

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.

Biotech Fuels Economic Success

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

Making the Right Call

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.

Technology Leaders: Making Location Choices for Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing

Rapid growth in IT and advanced manufacturing means that communities are more prepared than ever to win your high-tech business expansion.

Locations for the Food Processing Industry: An Appetite for Expansion

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

A Model of Innovation

From pharmaceutical packaging to the most advanced medical devices, plastics plays an important role in healthcare.

Biotech: An Industry Evolves

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

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Location Focused Special Advertising Section

Modern Medical Marvels

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.

Mississippi Has Momentum

Major initiatives will help continue the state’s growth trajectory.

Tennessee Takes “Next Steps” To Job Creation

Developing a more skilled workforce, fostering innovation, and building new infrastructure are parts of the plan to drive job growth.

Back to Blue Skies

The aerospace industry has rebounded substantially from the sorry state it was in five years ago, and locations across the U.S. are making sure they get their share of the action.

Strengthening Your Supply Chain

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 New Ohio

Changes in Ohio’s business climate are making the state a premiere location for your next project.

Build Your Business in New Mexico

New Mexico’s economic development tools can help your company save money, hire new employees, and increase business.

Making the California Dream a Reality

With employment at an unprecedented high and exports on pace for an all-time record, the Golden State’s economy has enjoyed a record resurgence.

Kansas Communities Strengthen Bio-Credentials

Kansas has used new legislation to beef up its already impressive business climate for bioscience companies.

Missouri’s Recipe for Success!

When it comes to helping companies thrive, Missouri has all the right ingredients.

Invest in Europe

Tap into Europe’s Strongest Locations

Ontario: A Hub for Global Business

Over the past decade, foreign direct investment in Ontario, Canada has helped turn the province into a strategic destination for business.

Pennsylvania Works

State investments have revitalized communities, cleaned the environment, and created jobs.

Metro Denver

Energetic bodies. Energetic minds.

A Powerful Team for South Carolina

Need a partner on your side during your expansion into South Carolina? Look no further than the SC Power Team.

Florida’s Business Climate Shines

Florida made the top 10 list in a recent ranking of pro-business states, proving that the state’s economy is robust, diversified, and welcoming.

North Carolina: A Hot Spot in the Red-Hot Southeast

North Carolina continues to impress growing companies with its mix of available facilities and infrastructure—in communities both urban and rural.

Accessing the Right Location

From the most popular distribution hubs to locations off the beaten path, we take a look at where companies are taking their logistics operations and why.

Iowa: Rising to the Top

As the eighth fastest growing economy among all the states and the fastest growing economy among Midwest states, Iowa is making its way up the economic ladder.

New York State is Building a Brighter Economic Future

From the smallest town to the largest city, state, and local leaders are committed to making the Empire State the top choice for growing companies in a variety of industries.

Nebraska: A State Primed Growth

With new legislation and a business-friendly environment on its side, Nebraska is a choice location for business.

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Diversity in Opportunity

From the most urban environment to the most rural, Illinois has an ideal business location for every type of company.

Rapid Growth in Two Texas Hotspots

Not all the action in Texas happens in its biggest cities. These two locations are near enough to a major city to stay competitive, but distant enough to forge their own identities.

Prosper in Virginia

Virginia offers a desirable combination of economic might, fiscal health, and respect for its businesses.

 

For articles or information from previous issues of Business Facilities magazine please contact Karim Khan at kkhan@groupc.com or call 800-524-0337 ext. 290