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July 2008 COVER STORY Reservations for Research “Many of the breakthroughs achieved in these architectural wonders will likely be major economic engines of the future.” Advanced Manufacturing: Building a Work Force Universities & Economic Development: A Whole New Ballgame European R&D Hubs: Index Measures Metros’‘Tech-nicity’ Alternative Energy: No Turning Back Semiconductors & Electronics: Second Base Food Processing: Home Cooking Australia & New Zealand: Ports of Plenty The Caribbean Basin: Redefining Tourism Italy: The Italian Jobs North American Reports: Idaho Falls for Areva World Reports: A New Bridge Across the Mersey Atlantic Canada: The Tide Is Turning Emerging Markets: Built for Growth

Southeast States: State Line Fever Rocky Mountain Region: Training Boosts Rockies Recruiting NEW! Arkansas Soaring Sector Oklahoma: Wanted: Aerospace Engineers Missouri: Leaving On a High Note New Jersey: Lab Coat Meets Power Tie Oregon: A Place to Thrive Wisconsin: Goodbye Brett, Hello Jobs Louisiana: Fast Out of the Chute Project Finance: A New School of Thought SITE Visit: Super Smelter Editor’s View: Congress to Industry: A Bronze Will Do IAMC Insider: Independence Day; a special report from IAMC's Phoenix Professional Forum; IAMC People & Projects; a 500-member milestone Investment Profile: Thailand Thailand Investment Year Is Under Way Special Advertising Section: Leaders in Industrial Real Estate Key Traits of a World Class Provider Special Advertising Section: Zones of Opportunity From Distress To Success Special Advertising Section: Economic Incentive Programs Promises to Keep