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May 2021
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Whole New World
Major Projects Break Through Sour Economy to Pursue Innovation and Restart Global Commerce
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2021 Mac Conway Awards
There may never have been a more challenging year than 2020 for those working in the vital field of economic development.
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2021 Prosperity Cup
North Carolina’s prowess in life sciences, aerospace and statewide business-recruitment teamwork are delivering enviable results.
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2021 Global Best to Invest
Unique indices highlight the top countries and metro areas in terms of their outlook for corporate investment.
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Could This Be the Dawn of the Water Belt?
A movement afoot in northeast Ohio aims to leverage Lake Erie for big-ticket manufacturing investment.
Demand Puts EV Battery Production In the Fast Lane
Electric vehicle momentum dots the map with vehicle and battery plant investments.
Working Backwards from the Customer Drives Amazon’s Relentless Forward Momentum
A conversation with Amazon Head of Worldwide Economic Development Holly Sullivan.
Investment Profiles
How FPL Powers the Tech Landscape in Florida
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is helping Florida become more sustainable even as the utility company plays a leading role in bringing new jobs and industry to the state.
History in the Making
SC Ports Sees Record Numbers, Opens First U.S. Container Terminal in 12 Years
Where Water Resiliency Is at Full Pool
Billions of dollars in projects from companies are moving forward in the Phoenix region despite a 25-year megadrought.
Sustainability Is Accelerating Business In Michigan
It starts with a nation-leading commitment to go net-zero.
Biotech to the Rescue
With its vigorous life sciences ecosystem, Maryland takes aim at COVID-19.
‘The Domino Effect Has Only Begun’
Tech migration tidal wave swells across Florida.
Small Town, Big Opportunity
With ample space and easy access to markets, Abilene draws companies to Northwest Texas.
Where Business Services Meet Business Resiliency
Learn why 25 companies in 2020 picked Hungary for operations that will add 3,000 jobs to a business services sector that already employs nearly 64,000 at more than 130 companies.
A Capital Idea: Investors Choose Richmond
The Virginia capital region is welcoming projects from a broad range of companies, including e-commerce, insurance, data centers and biotech.
Ready to Reach the Next Level? Malaysia Is Too.
Swift and sure in its response to the global pandemic and downturn, the Malaysian government is just as swiftly rolling out a familiar welcome mat to global corporate investors.
Offshore Wind Is About to Blow Up
And with Dominion Energy leading the way, Virginia is poised to become the East Coast wind energy hub.
International
Québectricity
Two electric mobility projects pick Québec.
Evolving by Devolving
The BBC intends to spread the wealth ‘Across the UK.’
Asia’s Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Will Reshape Trade
Dezan Shira & Associates walks us through the substantial opportunities RCEP delivers to a region accounting for roughly 30% of global population and global GDP.
Departments
IAMC Insider: IAMC Working Hard on Diversity in An Industry with a Ways to Go
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’s View: Time to Change Your Game Plan?
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.
Area Spotlights
Opportunity Knocks
Iowa looks to leap, post-COVID.
Arizona’s High-Tech Appeal
How Arizona is attracting high-tech manufacturing companies, from electric vehicles to semiconductors and everything in between.
From Hoop Dreams to Workforce Reality
How a highly decorated coach is transforming cradle-to-career prep in Kentucky.
Florida & the Healing Power of Sunshine
Aerospace firm flies from Reno to Melbourne in quest for talent and growth.
How a Fintech’s HQ2 Search Ended in Ohio’s Capital City
Plus glimpses into Ohio’s agreement with GM, new pharmaceutical capabilities at Rickenbacker International Airport and Kroger’s e-commerce growth in the state.
Investment Reports
200 Years Old this Year, Costa Rica Leads the Way Toward the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Insights from leaders at such companies as Intel, Concentrix and Autodesk reveal why Costa Rica, celebrating its bicentennial this year, is leading the way toward the fourth industrial revolution.
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