COVER STORY: FDI IN THE USA From Site Selection magazine, January 2009 U.S. Reforms Promote Openness Two years after Dubai Ports World, Uncle Sam delivers a clear message to the rest of the world. by RON STARNERron.starner bounce@conway.com Two years ago, the Dubai Ports World controversy led to a lot of soul-searching in Washington, […]
EDITOR’S VIEW From Site Selection magazine, January 2009 by MARK AREND mark.arend bounce@conway.com Thinking About Tomorrow Y es, 2009 has barely begun, but in economic terms it already looks a lot like 2008. So let’s pick another year to think about for a moment – like 2020. In mid-December, I came across a survey […]
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QUESTION & INSIGHT From Site Selection magazine, January 2009 Helping Us Help Ourselves NCR’s global real estate activity follows the lead of a ‘deep and wide’ corporate strategy. Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue (foreground, left of placard) exults at the announcement at the Georgia Capitol with NCR Senior Vice President Chris Wallace (foreground, right of […]
NORTH AMERICAN REPORTS From Site Selection magazine, January 2009 Atomic Energy Components Float U.S. Boat The nuclear reactor business is one powerful alternative. by ADAM BRUNSadam.bruns bounce@conway.com T he manufacturing infrastructure for a rejuvenated nuclear energy industry continues to sprout plum projects across the U.S. In late October, French multinational AREVA announced it would […]
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: AIRPORT COMMERCE From Site Selection magazine, January 2009 General Aviation … Look to the Skies The small airport may be your community’s most underdeveloped asset. by BARRY RONDINELLA editor bounce@conway.com I n these tough economic times it is wise for small and medium-sized communities to look to their community airport for […]
ention the Caribbean and the first thing most people think of is tropical island getaway; however, mention the Caribbean to a site selector and you will probably get a quite different response. While tourism is obviously a big economic driver for many of the Caribbean islands, the region has long been a destination for foreign […]
s Commander in Chief, I will do whatever it takes to defend the American people, which is why we’ve increased funding for the best military in the history of the world. We’ll make new investments in 21st century capabilities to meet new strategic challenges, and we will always give our men and women in uniform […]
TECHNOLOGY TOOLBOX From Site Selection magazine, September 2009 Software Solves Amgen’s Space Challenge by JOHN W. McCURRYjohn.mccurry bounce@conway.com B iotech giant Amgen‘s corporate campus in Thousand Oaks, Calif., is immense, covering 3.8 million sq. ft. (353,020 sq. m.) and housing more than 3,000 employees involved in manufacturing, R&D, marketing and administrative functions. During the summer […]
WORLD REPORTS From Site Selection magazine, January 2009 Tire Plants Gain Traction In China Korea-based Kumho Tire has opened a new tire plant in Nanjing, China. by JOHN W. McCURRY john.mccurry bounce@conway.com G lobal tire manufacturers continue to site production facilities in China to serve that country’s growing demand for tires. Two major names […]
