Turbo Power
Two prime industries help keep Oklahoma’s jobless rate low and economy airborne.
July 2011
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Applied Science
Spectacular new technology and research parks are under way or in the planning stages around the globe. These parks are increasingly focusing on specific technologies such as clean technology or aerospace.
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‘Gold Mine’ Or Flash In The Pan?
The number of practical applications developed thus far for graphene can fit on the head of a pin … a very tiny pin.
Site Plan Features Active Cultures
Alpina Foods’ new dairy manufacturing plant in Batavia, N.Y., isn’t built yet, and already it’s been expanded — twice.
Property Priorities
Alcoa’s CSO says if you’re not uncomfortable yet, the goal isn’t high enough.
Safety in Numbers
How can a borderzone best employ its bi-national economic character for the good of both territories? Experiments now under way seek the answers.
Edge of Efficiency
Power utilization and monitoring of environmental factors are key issues for data centers.
Power Plays
States that exempt or abate property and sales taxes on computer and telecom equipment will soon make the short lists of data center site selectors.
Full Circle
The return of bicycle manufacturing to American shores might seem improbable with nearly 99 percent of all bikes sold in the U.S. now made in China, Taiwan or other low-wage Asian countries.
Global Symbol, Sensible Choice
June 2010 “Talk of the Town” piece by New Yorker journalist Lauren Collins described how the One World Trade Center building had reached the 20th floor in May, and how its builders hoped to rise by a floor every 10 days until they reached the planned 104 stories. She also mentioned that her parent company was looking the place over.
Ecosystems
The top sustainable territories know how to balance regulation with incubation, renewable energy with renewed company commitments.
Research Pacts: A New Twist on the Public-Private Partnership
A Procter & Gamble executive explains how industrial participation
facilitates research and commercialization, benefiting regional research centers.
Investment Profiles
A Winning Bid For Innovation
Even as Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman pushes legislation to advance business innovation and work-force recruitment, his state is showing signs of harvesting the kind of talented entrepreneurs he envisions.
International
Force Field
Atlantic Canada has taken heat over the years for its overfished waters. The kinetic energy those chilly waters produce may be harder to deplete.
Area Spotlights
Growing the Next Crop of Arkansas Jobs
In a recent interview with Site Selection, Maria Haley, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, outlined her team’s economic development strategy and addressed other key trends in Arkansas.
Fair Weather Ahead
It may be early in the season for county fairs, but it’s not hard to find job fairs in Louisiana
Cold Is the New Hot
Dan Francisco says it’s no secret why rapidly growing high-tech companies enjoy life in the Rocky Mountain West.
Return
Engagements
As Gov. John Kitzhaber was finishing out his two previous terms as the state’s governor from 1994 to 2002, he helped recruit the relocation from Palm Springs, Calif., to Portland of the North American headquarters for wind energy giant Vestas, bringing 75 jobs to the state.
Secure State
Virginia’s arsenal of higher education institutions continues to help lure an array of companies specializing in various aspects of security.
Change Agent
Gov. Scott Walker has undoubtedly brought considerable national attention to Wisconsin during his first few months as governor.
The Shot Heard Around the World
In corporate real estate, the closest thing to a slam dunk occurred when New Jersey overwhelmed competition from around the U.S. to retain the North American headquarters of Panasonic.