‘All the Talent In the World’
Baltimore and Maryland look to lap the field again in the race to cybersuperiority.
July 2019
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French Pharma Giant Launches Research Institute
Servier, an independent, international pharmaceutical company, has begun development of its future Research Institute in the Paris-Saclay cluster.
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Hubs & Outposts
INSEAD’s Global Talent Competitiveness Index offers food for thought.
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What’s Your Metro’s IQ?
Perspectives on what it takes to be smart range from super-fast to slowing down completely.
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Silicon Valley Still On Top, Amsterdam On the Rise
Startup Genome says these leading startup hubs have a major role to play in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Running Hot & Cold
Cloud, edge, hyperscale, colocation — whatever type you like, today’s data centers are evolving into the next utility, in every climate.
A New Day for Diamonds
Lab-created gems are shaking up the jewelry market.
Do You Believe in Unicorns?
Economic development at the fringes of civilization offers a testbed for new strategies in rural communities.
The Way We Were: Lessons from Manufacturing’s Front Lines
Shifting map of America’s factory belt highlights migration pattern of good jobs.
Pipeline Builders
Airlines and institutions put their shoulders to the workforce wheel in order to keep wings aloft.
Some Kettle of Fish
RAS Aquaculture promises seafood for a hungry world. It also invites public scrutiny.
Top Locations for Sustainable Development
Green is as green does in these leading territories.
Investment Profiles
Seeding the Future
A new plan and new projects position the Wilmington, Ohio, region for takeoff.
An Ecosystem for Prosperity
Quality of place and people matters to companies expanding in Huber Heights.
Keeping It Clean
Northwest Ohio leads a charge for vehicles powered by natural gas.
Where to THRIVE in More Ways Than One
As a new economic development vision is unveiled in St. Tammany Parish, the action is already well under way.
Building for the Pfuture
A national construction firm brings its HQ and a whole lot more to Pflugerville.
Power of Persuasion
Backed by Hoosier Energy, Indiana launches a bid to bring in data centers.
Everything You Need
Three company leaders explain why San Bernardino County is a healthy place to grow.
A One-Stop Shop for New Energy Vehicles
Much of the future of China’s automotive industry already is in place in Nanjing.
International
Growth Comes in Waves
In 2018, Canada’s federal department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development created five superclusters across the country.
The Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone: A Remarkable Aerotropolis
Can a world-class aerotropolis be developed in less than 10 years providing the most modern aviation-oriented manufacturing, logistics and information-based business services? The answer must be no.
Biggest Energy Park. Ever.
Academics have a plan to fix the southern border. It may surprise you.
Departments
IAMC Insider: Professional Association 101: How to Make IAMC Work for You
Professional association aficionados know you get out of your membership pretty much in proportion to the time and energy you put in.
Editor’s View: What’s Your Metro’s IQ?
The point is to show how seriously some cities take the notion of “intelligence” in the context of development, industrial or otherwise.
Area Spotlights
Missile Plant to Launch Expansion
Springtime in Paris means an aero-defense industry project back home.
A Bright Horizon for Logistics
There’s a lot to like in New York’s Capital Region.
The Race Is On To Go Renewable
Giant multinationals see a green future in the Rocky Mountain West.
On a Roll
It’s been a busy spring and summer already when it comes to chemicals, energy and other projects in Louisiana.
Mining Talent in Milwaukee
Komatsu plans transformational HQ campus in lagging Harbor District.
The Sooner the Better
Oklahoma Governor J. Kevin Stitt intends to boost his state into the top 10 of virtually any ranking that matters.
Special Advertising Sections
Container-on-Barge Could Be Coming to a Marine Highway Near You
A new container-on-barge service is being developed along the inland river system connecting ports and terminals on the Ohio River and the Upper Mississippi River.
Opportunity Zones 2.0
Created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones are intended to stimulate economic development and job creation in distressed low-income communities.