A Hoosier’s 25-year trek in semiconductor manufacturing brings him back home to Indiana.
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by Ron Starner
Rendering of new NHanced Semiconductors campus in Indiana
A Hoosier’s 25-year trek in semiconductor manufacturing brings him back home to Indiana.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
Projects include new investments from HelloFresh, Tyson Foods and Goya Foods.
More than 150,000 Kansans do not have access to high-speed internet, according to the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD), an agency created by Governor Laura Kelly in 2020 that resides in the state’s Department of Commerce.
Learn directly from company and government leaders why this country makes sense for light manufacturing and business services, among other sectors, and why it’s leapt to No. 7 in the world in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report.
Listen to the numbers and they’ll tell you: The world’s economic center of gravity is shifting, and emerging markets are the bull’s eye.
by Ron Starner
Lynchburg-based BWXT is expanding on multiple fronts, with part of that growth designed to one day propel astronauts to Mars.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
How TVA helped recruit a Belgian bus maker to a town in Tennessee.
ICT hubs like Tampere offer a unique mix of skills, research and innovation.
Samsung, which continues to grow in Austin, Texas (pictured), offers its global office workforce a variety of remote work and “work from anywhere” options.
Tens of billions of dollars in projects are headed to Saudi Arabia. Many are in the surging AI space, and one big one is in HVAC.
How the Oklahoma business climate attracts industry and improves incomes.
Investment Profile
by Adam Bruns
Effingham College & Career Academy (ECCA) worked with Hyundai Motor America and Horizon Educational to provide mini hydrogen fuel cell car kits so middle-school students could learn how hydrogen and EV technology works. “We are currently pursuing a grant through the Georgia Department of Education that will allow us to take this effort to the next level and incorporate elements of EV technology into our engineering pathway,” said ECCA CEO Todd Wall.
A look into the eyes of the next generation in Effingham County is a look into the confidence face of tomorrow.
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Editor in Chief of Site Selection Magazine
W hen Lee Arnold talks about the impact of the Internet on corporate real estate executives, he uses phrases like “fast-moving flexibility,” “blurring of the lines,” “bandwidth access” and “the barrier of inertia.” With Arnold, information technology chairman for global service provider Colliers International (www.colliers.com), the concepts of speed and transition aren’t just fodder for […]
Pete Abair, executive director of MassEcon, lists a few competitive advantages that you might not know about the commonwealth.
Colorado’s colleges and universities compete to win on the national stage.
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by Ron Starner
The plant manager outlines the past, present and future of Canada’s Cascades.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
The 16th annual Global Best to Invest rankings showcase the top countries and metro areas in terms of their outlook for corporate investment.
Mayors from 10 US cities on November 15 announced that they are joining 10 previously named cities in the City Energy Project (CEP), an effort to address energy use and climate pollution caused by buildings.
W hen the Intel Corp. started searching two years ago for a place to build a new wafer fabrication plant for manufacturing semiconductor chips, the world’s largest chip-maker found exactly what it needed in Chandler, Ariz. When WorldCom needed to expand its international telecommunications empire in December 2001, it announced a […]
Experts share practical tips for deciding this hot-button issue.
Project Bulletin
After two years of transformation at Jindal Aluminium Limited’s Bhiwadi, India, site the company has announced operations will now commence.
Read MoreKomatsu plans transformational HQ campus in lagging Harbor District.
When companies choose the Milwaukee suburb of Franklin, they’ve picked a destination.
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: MARITIME INDUSTRIES From Site Selection magazine, March 2009 Terminals Are Not the End Port Development Strategy in Challenging Times by MICHIEL de JONG editor bounce@conway.com P orts around the world have geared up for tremendous expansion in the past decade. Large ports – such as those in Rotterdam, Port Saïd and […]
Offshore wind is the test case for a promising model of economic development.
Pennsylvania leads from the front in innovative manufacturing technologies.
by Alexis Elmore
Top U.S. companies look to harness the talent held by the country’s armed forces.
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Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
RAS Aquaculture promises seafood for a hungry world. It also invites public scrutiny.
The evolution of economic gardening, and what it means for big business.
The International Facility Management Association supports about 23,000 members who manage more than 37 billion sq. ft. (more than 3.4 billion sq. m.) of property in 78 countries.
Columbus is changing from a steady performer to one of the country’s most dynamic metro areas. The Columbus Region has been called the test market of the United States because of its diverse economic profile — part university town, a national logistics hub, a center of retail brands such as the Limited Brands and Wendy’s, and the second home of Chase bank, which happens to be the region’s largest employer.
The latest FDI numbers show reason for optimism in the United States.
by Adam Bruns
TexasEDConnection communities are an important part of the workforce development fabric set to receive $5 billion in state higher education funding over the next two years.
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Editor in Chief of Site Selection Magazine
W hoever said ignorance is bliss obviously wasn’t looking to site a facility, especially not a call center. And when ignorance means missing out on 40-50 percent in labor costs savings … well it could mean blissful unemployment. But on behalf of those not knowing that Canada’s British Columbia (BC) could save their firms that […]
Colorado’s $2.3-billion legal marijuana industry is creating new business opportunities in ancillary services.
"The Simpsons" and Site Selection's New Plant Database both were launched 25 years ago, and both continue to provide insights into the Springfields of the world.
How a much-maligned country plans to push back against fake news and a slowing economy.
by Adam Bruns
A state already known for its automotive industry is gearing up at an unprecedented pace and scale.
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Editor in Chief of Site Selection Magazine
How Colorado OEDIT is leading the economic recovery effort.
ite Selection’s annual ranking of state business climates has a new pecking order as Texas unseats North Carolina’s three-year claim to first place. The Lone Star State had performed well in the contest in recent years, finishing in 6th place in 2003 and third in 2002 — corporate executives surveyed named the state their first […]
From Simplot to Albertsons, Idaho’s economic future is linked with its rich past.
From Site Selection magazine, February 1993 Top Metros 1992 Continue to next page | Site Selection Online ©1993 Conway Data, Inc. All rights reserved. SiteNet data is from many sources and is not warranted to be accurate or current.
by Alexis Elmore
Meeting small business needs remains a top priority in Kentucky.
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Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
A flurry of new projects highlights the importance of storage to the smart grid.
Computing power and brain power deliver a powerful
one-two punch.
Thanks to strong leadership at the highest level, Mississippi enjoys its most competitive business position ever.
by Lindsay Lopp
A statewide partnership among public universities transforms concepts into companies.
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Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
Workforce and a way of life propel momentum in Grand Junction. Plus a certain famous film festival finds a new home in Boulder.
Chicago, like many cities, is seeing a return to the city center from corporations and regular folks alike. But Chicagoland by definition encompasses 15 Illinois counties other than Cook County (21 if you count northwest Indiana and southeast Wisconsin).
Site Selection magazine recently sought out insights from
presidential candidate Ricardo Lombana.
Behind the camera, production crews like what they’re finding in the Prairie State.
The ‘Power of Innovation’ draws more investment from overseas capital investors.
by Lindsay Lopp
Kentucky provides companies with the support they need to craft the perfect employee.
Read MoreLindsay Lopp
Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
Before the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA was officially completed to create Stellantis in January 2021, company leaders
Editor in Chief Mark Arend ponders the math behind recent predictions of recession.
The next era of achievement begins now in Kentucky.
What do Cincinnati and Columbus have in common? CBRE has the answer.
by Ron Starner
Business moves at swift speeds in the Bluegrass State.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
MARCH 2006 Transportation Equipment Tops Industry Ranking (cover) Arizona Refinery Moves Ahead Beleaguered Louisiana Grabs Top Projects High on the Hog Request Information TOP INDUSTRIES Transportation Equipment Tops Industry Ranking Automakers are cranking up assembly plants across the globe. by JOHN W. McCURRY john.mccurry bounce@conway.com A lthough down somewhat in total numbers, the transportation equipment sector […]
Geographic clustering data on global UAV firm locations is scarce, but we found some. Next time, maybe we’ll use a UAV.
Wildlight development means rural Nassau County may be sleepy no more.
Eastman Kodak?s Corporate Real Estate strategy focuses on maximizing shareholder value through continuous, financially oriented, business process improvements, which are designed to optimally align the company?s existing and future investments in real estate with business strategies. Best Practices: Eastman Kodak An army of innovative strategies relentlessly links Eastman Kodak?s corporate real estate program with its […]
by Ron Starner
Investment in quality sites and buildings positions the commonwealth for statewide growth.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
Last week, the California city of Riverbank, located in Stanislaus County on the outskirts of Modesto, gained a long-awaited boost to its green economy, according to Riverbank Mayor Richard O’Brien.
China economy and society are rapidly changing, requiring Western businesses to adapt.
Pop quiz: Which Bluegrass business sector has attracted more than $480 million in capital investment since late 2021?
How two Arizona locations enhance high-growth corporations’ global property portfolios.
by Ron Starner
The next era of achievement begins now in Kentucky.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
Edged's data center begins operations in Missouri; Delta Electronics builds upon its base in Texas; Daimler Truck plans facility and operations modernization in Michigan.
When Lynn Buehring leaves her doctor’s office in San Antonio she touches her inhaler to be sure it’s close.
Kentucky’s governor promises to make business easier by removing unnecessary red tape.
Business costs, talent availability are key metrics to watch.
by Ron Starner
KCED Secretary Jeff Noel emphasizes the importance of statewide collaboration.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
Increased engine production is behind much of the investment.
The commonwealth is home to global brands and a growing number of third-party logistics providers
Michigan takes another road to industrial site development.
In 2019, 25 foreign companies added a total of 1,300+ jobs and $203 million in capital investment in metro Charlotte, a region responsible for $13.8 billion in total exports in 2019.
From Site Selection magazine, March 2002 TOP METROS The 2001 Governor’s Cup and the winner is … New Corporate Facilities and Expansions 2001’s Biggest U.S. Corporate Facilities Top Metros Top Industries Global Location Activity Chicago Breezes By Competition for Top Metro Spot By GINNY […]
by Mark Arend
‘We are on the greatest economic development win streak of my lifetime’
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Editor Emeritus of Site Selection Magazine
One fertilizer plant project, in the southwest corner of Indiana, made news in late 2012 because it will happen. Another made news in early 2013, in the same part of the state, because it will not happen.
From Elvis to country music, Mississippi pleases all tastes.
Greater Fort Lauderdale alters perceptions of business executives around the world. Payoff comes in headquarters, plants and other expansions including a British tobacco company.
PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSOR ? CLICK ABOVE JANUARY 1999 Is a Corporate Campus Right for Your Business? by DAVID T. HARESIGN The decision to plan and build a corporate campus consists of dozens of often conflicting considerations, both tangible and intangible. If the corporate real estate executive wears many hats, here’s where he wears them […]
Snapshot
Last week the EPA recognized 103 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the agency’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2023, designated for plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector.
Read MoreA decade of dominance culminates in another Top Micropolitan ranking for Statesville-Mooresville, N.C. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Brazil, companies from across the Western Hemisphere are descending upon North Carolina’s Iredell County at a pace unprecedented in the modern history of America.
Unique indices highlight the top countries and metro areas in terms of their outlook for corporate investment.
GIVE grants boost vocational education programs in rural counties.
The extent to which locations support companies’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts is an emerging criterion companies and site consultants are using to shorten...
MARCH 2006 Competition by the Numbers (cover) States Ranked by Workers’ Comp Cost Request Information NORTH AMERICAN REPORTS Competition by the Numbers Work force quality is job No. 1 when it comes to boosting regional competitiveness — no matter who’s counting. Dozens of economic development agencies and their state counterparts are celebrating their shares of 13 […]
by Ron Starner
Cooperation at every level is the secret to success.
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Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
From mega-boxes to last-mile terminals, e-commerce real estate requirements continue to evolve.
Tribes and provinces work to realize megaprojects against a backdrop of reconciliation.
Two massive projects target the city’s vulnerability to earthquakes. The 1950s-era viaduct was showing signs of age and deterioration before the 2001 earthquake further weakened the structure, but the earthquake heightened the need for its replacement. corporate real estate, economic development
GE Power & Water’s chief sustainability officer compiles a world’s worth of lessons in water use and conservation.
From large firms to FinTech startups, the smart bet is on financial services talent in the North Star State.
by Alexis Elmore
When the topic turns to the potential impact of artificial intelligence, workforce development analysts consistently liken AI’s rapid and evolving emergence to such era-defining phenomena as the industrial and digital revolutions. AI, experts believe, will reshape the global workplace and redefine how companies compete.
Read MoreAlexis Elmore
Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
Command Medical Products, an Ormond Beach, Fla., manufacturer of disposable medical tubing, needed a new low-cost manufacturing platform to accommodate its growth in business.
New locations in Iowa emerge as safe investment havens for expanding companies needing to move quickly and efficiently.
NORTH AMERICAN REPORTS From Site Selection magazine, March 2008 Querétaro Project Helps Firm Mark Golden Anniversary in Mexico Digital Media Find Fertile Ground in Connecticut, Chicago and Canada One Niche Spurs Another? The aseptic processing area (right) is an important and soon-to-be-growing part of Bioniche’s campus in Belleville, Ont., located on the Bay […]
The federal Inflation Reduction Act is hitting home in the south-central U.S., where states known for big employers in the oil and gas industries are generating thousands of new jobs in clean energy...
by Alexis Elmore
Universities around the nation ramp up workforce development efforts in technology and health care.
Read MoreAlexis Elmore
Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
With apologies to The Doors, welcome to what might be called the “Governors Issue” of Site Selection.
At joint Toyota-Mazda plant in Alabama, job training goes to school.
MDA’s leader on the team that laid the groundwork for the largest deal in state history.
The United Arab Emirates last month won the right to host World Expo 2020, beating out Yekaterinburg, Russia; Izmir, Turkey and São Paulo, Brazil.
The 12 public universities in Illinois form the backbone of a higher education roster that knows few peers.
Investment Profile
by Alexis Elmore
MEDNA Scientific has found consistent growth in Irving since 2018.
Photo courtesy of MEDNA Scientific
Irving-Las Colinas is well prepared to capitalize on a new influx of R&D activity.
Read MoreAlexis Elmore
Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
Economic development chief sheds light on record-setting performance.
An overhauled agency and a governor’s personal touch bring change to Kansas.
Kimberly-Clark continues U.S. investment in Alabama; NewCold plans to establish a base in Maryland; WhiteFiber secures space for a $1 billion data center in North Carolina.
What Goes Around Comes Around; Carolinas Grow Finer; Whatever You Do, Don’t Compare These Numbers; Inside and Outside Indicators Stoke Optimism, Caveats
China’s new law addresses IP protection while remaining vague about other investment concerns.
Area Spotlights
by Ron Starner
Thomas Angel and his wife chose to locate Altitude Beverages LLC, in Bend, Oregon, in part because their brand fit well with the area’s active outdoor lifestyle.
Photo of Mt. Batchelor courtesy of EDCO
A brewery in Bend blends area culture with a hot-selling brand.
Read MoreRon Starner
Executive Vice President of Conway, Inc.
T ry to image a more daunting task than relocating a plant to another location. Better yet, to another country. Building a new plant is just part of the task. Relocating a plant also involves moving equipment, materials and production lines to the new facility — and disposing of the original site. […]
That’s one way to describe the depth and potential of automotive technology in the Greater Toronto Area’s York Region.
A new CBRE report on 'Eds & Meds' shows the ultimate economic vital sign may be stability itself.
Mississippi punches well above its weight in its ability to deliver skilled workers to the many advanced manufacturers doing business in the state.
Features
by Alexis Elmore
Global project numbers rose in every leading sector throughout 2023.
Read MoreAlexis Elmore
Associate Editor of Site Selection Magazine
Infrastructure is integral to the Illinois economy. Pick your national transport mode, and you’ll find it intersects in Illinois.
How Gov. Polis responded to COVID-19 set an example for the rest of the U.S.
They say that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But that is certainly not the case with autonomous vehicles.
A decade of dominance culminates in another Top Micropolitan ranking for Statesville-Mooresville, N.C. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to Brazil, companies from across the Western Hemisphere are descending upon North Carolina’s Iredell County at a pace unprecedented in the modern history of America.
Investment Profile
by Mark Arend
Midway between Silicon Valley and Sacramento, Antioch, California, affords businesses and residents a more affordable location with easy access to the Greater Bay Area and the state capital.
Read MoreMark Arend
Editor Emeritus of Site Selection Magazine
Ford takes first steps toward solar energy use at manufacturing sites.
IAMC Chair Colleen Caravati says an action orientation is not enough. Concern counts too. And We learn from IAMC corporate end user members about COVID-19 supply chain solutions.
A January foreign direct investment update from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development found that, after a decline in 2009, FDI inflows to Southeast Asia were booming again in 2010
Greater Owensboro takes the trophy this year for most per-capita projects along the Ohio River corridor.
One region in Upstate New York appears to have figured it out.