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Investment Profile

‘The Domino Effect Has Only Begun’

by Ron Starner

B. Braun Medical Inc. continues to expand in Daytona Beach.

Images courtesy of B. Braun Medical Inc.

Tech migration tidal wave swells across Florida.

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International Update

Evolving by Devolving

by Adam Bruns

The BBC intends to spread the wealth ‘Across the UK.’

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Riding to the Rescue

by Gary Daughters

When the pandemic arrived, Texas A&M was ready to saddle up.

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Texas Reskilling Grant Helps Texans Get Back to Work

by Savannah King

The program is just one of a suite of actions to keep the state’s talent pipeline primed for the future even in the midst of economic recovery.

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Driven to Texas

by Ron Starner

Tesla’s decision to park a billion-dollar-plant near Austin revs up an already humming sector.

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The Texas Economy: Back in the Saddle

An economist who knows the Texas economy better than most sees a strong outlook for the state following recovery from the pandemic, a severe hurricane season and a historic winter storm.

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Investment Profile

Small Town, Big Opportunity

by Savannah King

With ample space and easy access to markets, Abilene draws companies to Northwest Texas.

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Features

Could This Be the Dawn of the Water Belt?

by Gary Daughters

Lake Erie’s fresh water can be a boon to manufacturing.

SOURCE: StudioThink

A movement afoot in northeast Ohio aims to leverage Lake Erie for big-ticket manufacturing investment.

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Investment Profile

Where Business Services Meet Business Resiliency

by Mark Arend

Budapest

Photo: iStock

Learn why 25 companies in 2020 picked Hungary for operations that will add 3,000 jobs to a business services sector that already employs nearly 64,000 at more than 130 companies.

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The Recruiter In Chief

by Ron Starner

Texas’ ultimate deal closer resides in the Governor’s Mansion.

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Investment Profile

A Capital Idea: Investors Choose Richmond

by Ron Starner

Kinsale Insurance employs 340 in a new five-story HQ in Henrico County, Virginia.

Photo courtesy of Kinsale Insurance

The Virginia capital region is welcoming projects from a broad range of companies, including e-commerce, insurance, data centers and biotech.

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Features

Demand Puts EV Battery Production In the Fast Lane

by Mark Arend

UK-based Arrival will soon be producing electric vans and buses in the Charlotte, North Carolina, metro area.

Images courtesy of Arrival, Inc.

Electric vehicle momentum dots the map with vehicle and battery plant investments.

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Gone to Texas

by Ron Starner

3 reasons why so many firms are choosing to relocate to the Lone Star State.

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Investment Profile

Ready to Reach the Next Level? Malaysia Is Too.

by Adam Bruns

Swift and sure in its response to the global pandemic and downturn, the Malaysian government is just as swiftly rolling out a familiar welcome mat to global corporate investors.

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International Update

Asia’s Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Will Reshape Trade

Wat Ounalom at sunset in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Photo: Getty Images

Dezan Shira & Associates walks us through the substantial opportunities RCEP delivers to a region accounting for roughly 30% of global population and global GDP.

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Investment Reports

200 Years Old this Year, Costa Rica Leads the Way Toward the Fourth Industrial Revolution

by Adam Bruns

Photo: Getty Images

Insights from leaders at such companies as Intel, Concentrix and Autodesk reveal why Costa Rica, celebrating its bicentennial this year, is leading the way toward the fourth industrial revolution.

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Features

Working Backwards from the Customer Drives Amazon’s Relentless Forward Momentum

by Adam Bruns

A conversation with Amazon Head of Worldwide Economic Development Holly Sullivan.

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Investment Profile

Offshore Wind Is About to Blow Up

by Gary Daughters

Dominion Energy’s pilot project off Hampton Roads began supplying electricity to consumers in January.

Source: Dominion Energy

And with Dominion Energy leading the way, Virginia is poised to become the East Coast wind energy hub.

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Departments

Editor’s View: Time to Change Your Game Plan?

by Mark Arend

Editor in Chief Mark Arend walks us through what’s changed and what has not changed in this issue of Site Selection and in the world around us.

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Cover

Whole New World

by Adam Bruns

Major Projects Break Through Sour Economy to Pursue Innovation and Restart Global Commerce

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Cover

2021 Mac Conway Awards

by Gary Daughters

There may never have been a more challenging year than 2020 for those working in the vital field of economic development.

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Cover

2021 Prosperity Cup

by Mark Arend

North Carolina’s prowess in life sciences, aerospace and statewide business-recruitment teamwork are delivering enviable results.

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Cover

2021 Global Best to Invest

by Adam Bruns

Unique indices highlight the top countries and metro areas in terms of their outlook for corporate investment.

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