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From the vantage point of October 2022, it seems that the past two years of upheaval, driven by a worldwide pandemic and global supply chain disruptions, might at last be easing, albeit more slowly than anyone would wish. As I take on this excellent challenge of the IAMC chair, I have to begin by thanking […]

Looking back over the past year of my chairmanship of IAMC, two key points come to mind. First is that this year was a watershed of sorts. While COVID variants still threaten our public health, we have learned how to maneuver — and actually be productive — within new rules of business and social engagement. […]

A well-regarded site consultant at a corporate services company doing work around the globe approached me in recent weeks with concerns about the location analysis business.

Embracing the Future

Our cover story takes the smart city discussion in a new, different direction. Editor in Chief Mark Arend shares his own different take on what’s smart.

Signs of the Times

A year after our last issue recognizing the Global Best to Invest locations for capital investment, writes Mark Arend, the world is "a very different place.”

Discerning readers will recognize that the headline serves double duty as the theme for this year’s Spring Forum, set to take place in Fort Lauderdale from April 30 to May 4. Yes, obviously we want everyone to show up, but this column is about more than that.

Governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Laura Kelly of Kansas are covered extensively in this issue as the winners of the 2021 Governors’ Cups the former for total qualified capital investment projects

Increasingly, the importance of corporations adopting a protocol for environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance is top-of-mind.

“Perhaps we’re all a little trepidatious heading into the new year,” writes Editor in Chief Mark Arend.

In the midst of our daily routine, it can be very easy to overlook what we have accomplished

Despite the slowdown in elective medical procedures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 has been a banner year for medical device manufacturers.

North Carolina unseated Georgia and its eight-year hold on first place in our annual ranking of state business climates this year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fall 2020 – Fall 2021 Chair Jennifer Roth Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. Vice Chair Scott Cameron Sonoco Secretary/Treasurer Karen Shchuka Penske Truck Leasing Past Chair Colleen Caravati Corning Inc. Matt Boehlke Xcel Energy Michael Connors CORT Business Services Corp. James Eckert Owens Corning Jim Hazard, SIOR esrp Gregory Hitchin, CEcD City of […]

This Time It’s Personal

IAMC Chair Jennifer Roth says hope and discourse can sustain us. And experts say to rely on lessons learned for a robust disaster recovery plan.

As IAMC approaches its 20th anniversary next year, three IAMC corporate members look ahead.

Editor in Chief Mark Arend says the 2021 State of North American Manufacturing Annual Report from Thomas and the Reshoring Initiative’s 2020 Data Report both indicate things are trending in the right direction.

The topics of diversity and inclusion are big in the news today but have been explicit in IAMC’s strategic plan for over two years now.

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.

IAMC Chair Jennifer Roth explores how working, communicating and networking have evolved over the past year.

Editor in Chief Mark Arend sees diverse approaches and common threads in his recent conversations with four governors.

A letter from IAMC Chair Jennifer Roth, and a look into how long-term corporate real estate strategies guard against short-term corrections.