July 2009

July 2009 COVER STORY: SCIENCE & RESEARCH PARKS The Nationals "Want to kick your organization into overdrive? Explore the critical mass offered by national institutions." Advanced Manufacturing: Key Sector At a Crossroads: Investment is taking place, but can U.S. manufacturers advance on the global playing field? Plastics: Sorting It Out: High-tech recycling plants create jobs. Food Processing: Healthy Eating: Why functional foods favor the Midwest. Universities & Economic Development: Case Studies in Cooperation: How universities and private industry can maximize their proximity and their job-creation potential. Directory of University Research & Science Parks: Association of Research Parks: Through association with AURP, Site Selection presents the current directory of AURP member facilities. Global R&D Hubs: Australia's Biotech Hub: Victoria lays the groundwork for life sciences. U.S.-Mexico Border: Spoolbase Set to Unwind in Port Isabel: An area known for shrimpers and tourism could play a major role in oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico. Rocky Mountain States: Energy Enclave: A slew of renewable energy projects are about to get under way at locations throughout the Rockies. Eastern Europe: Built to Last: Poland sees a continuing flow of projects, talent and youth. North American Reports: Dirt Moves in Luther Forest: And an entire region hears it; and HQ Moves Rile But Get Rewarded World Reports: Evolving Biotech and Islands Seek Economic Diversification

Life Sciences in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany: Historic Healing Boom: Seeds of life-sciences growth in Saxony-Anhalt were planted many decades ago. Missouri: Talent by Design: Missouri's infrastructure for learning translates to higher yields for business. Editors View: How Does Your State Tax — and Spend? IAMC Insider: A Dad's Thoughts on Graduations : delivers musings on continuous learning; also a host of facility projects from IAMC member companies. Special Advertising Section: Economic Incentives Programs: Trends in Economic Development Incentives Special Advertising Section: Zones Of Opportunity: Economic Development Zones Special Advertising Section: Site Selection Property Page: The Value of Location-Intelligence: Online GIS Analysis for Site Selection New Jersey: Will Fuel Cell Viability Ever Get Off the Ground: That's the purpose of BASF's new production facility in Somerset, N.J. Oregon: Solidly Solar: Oregon has much of what solar energy component manufacturers require, including a work force familiar with the silicon industry Southeast: Movement Drives Progress: A host of public and private projects seeks to capitalize on the Southeast's transport assets. Arkansas: Highest And Best Use: Mix redevelopment, the great outdoors and a certain brand of pride, and you have a Natural State recipe for success Oklahoma: An Energized Approach to Growth: Two ingredients essential for life — air and health — propel the Oklahoma economy. Louisiana: State to Industry: 'Stay Put, We'll Help' New investment is great, but keeping existing industry in place and helping it grow is job one for Louisiana's economic developers