MAY 2009

May 2009 COVER STORY: TOP DEALS Sun Peeking Through “The year's top projects testify to a renewable vigor in industrial development.” Top Deals Of 2008: Sun Peeking Through: The year's top projects testify to a renewable vigor in industrial development. Includes deals in North America, International and Honorable Mentions. Top Ten Groups Of 2008: The Center Holds: From Houston to Chicago, communities in Middle America rank among top-performing economic development groups. Top Ten Competitive States: King of the Hill: Ohio chalks up another key capital investment win for luring new businesses in 2008 and helping existing companies expand. Alternative Energy Hubs: The Quest for Grid Parity: Want to know where alternative energy plants are headed? Check out the cost of electricity. North American Life Sciences: Some Reassembly Required: Things come full circle, again, in Kalamazoo. World Reports: Wind Paces New EU Power Projects: plus 4 more ... North American Reports: De-Conversion Means Jobs in the Land of Enchantment: delivers insights on new projects from International Isotopes in New Mexico, Hilton Hotels Corp. in Virginia and a number of contact centers... European Union: It's Time to Get Creative: in managing expansions and operations inside the European Union, the world's largest single market.

Iowa: Resilient Iowa: Investment pours in amid recovery from floods. Southeast Asia: Islands In a Storm: Innovation leader Singapore still sets the standard for the 'one-stop shop.'The Philippines still sets the bar for high-quality service. Utah: Data Center Takes LEED Hints From Auctioneer's HQ Internet marketplace eBay Inc. plans to add 50 jobs to its Salt Lake City area work force. Ohio: Make Your Own Stimulus: Moving goods, energy and ideas pushes Northern Ohio forward. South Carolina: Lighter But Stronger: American Titanium Works offers one reason why things are upbeat in the Upstate. Kentucky: Battery Powered: Now the project waits to be chosen for federal funding, which could jumpstart a "Battery Powered" surge in the Commonwealth. Colorado: On the Ascent: When it comes to energy, Colorado is a preferred alternative. Great Lakes Region: University Appeal: Why solar energy investments are catching on in Ontario. New England: Staying Home: Shire ramps up fast at an old Raytheon site. Technology Toolbox: Instant Space: End users eye quick-build facilities. SITE Visit: I Know 'Let’s Put on a Show': Production projects aim to transform old shells with entertainment magic. IAMC Insider: Some Thoughts on Mentorship: plus "Meet a Member" and "IAMC People & Projects". Editor's View: The Little Province That Could: A place where they're actually cutting personal and corporate income taxes. Wallonia, Belgium: At the Center of European Commerce: Expanding firms find Belgian location lets them excel at the crossroads of trade. The University of Toledo: Sun Shines Brightly on Toledo: Spurred by university research and other public support, the solar energy sector revs up in Northwest Ohio. Bavaria, Germany: An Interview with Martin Zeil, Bavarian State Minister of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology The Federal State of Saxony Germany: Network of Networks: How Saxony delivers the expertise and infrastructure resources most in demand by today's leading industry sectors. Special Advertising Section; Sale-Leaseback Transactions: Utilizing the Sale-Leaseback Transaction Structure in Today's Capital Constrained Market Special Advertising Section; Mexico: Look Here For The Comeback: Early Signs of Recovery Seen Along the U.S.-Mexico Borderzone Special Advertising Section; Shovel-Ready Sites: A Different Kind of Stimulus: Helping companies lessen risk may help your community get ready for a groundbreaking.