August 10, 2011
Force Field
Atlantic Canada has taken heat over the years for its overfished waters. The kinetic energy those chilly waters produce may be harder to deplete.
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August 10, 2011
Cold Is the New Hot
Dan Francisco says it’s no secret why rapidly growing high-tech companies enjoy life in the Rocky Mountain West.
August 10, 2011
Turbo Power
Two prime industries help keep Oklahoma’s jobless rate low and economy airborne.
August 10, 2011
‘Gold Mine’ Or Flash In The Pan?
The number of practical applications developed thus far for graphene can fit on the head of a pin … a very tiny pin.
August 9, 2011
GM’s Summer of Love
GM's Summer of Love: Driven by efficiency gains, fuel-efficiency goals, promising sales and pure momentum, GM spends its summer spending money on its plants.
August 1, 2011
Site Plan Features Active Cultures
Alpina Foods’ new dairy manufacturing plant in Batavia, N.Y., isn’t built yet, and already it’s been expanded — twice.
July 28, 2011
Return Engagements
As Gov. John Kitzhaber was finishing out his two previous terms as the state’s governor from 1994 to 2002, he helped recruit the relocation from Palm Springs, Calif., to Portland of the North American headquarters for wind energy giant Vestas, bringing 75 jobs to the state.
July 28, 2011
Bessemer Bound; Where IT’s At: and Continental Lift
North American Reports: Bessemer Bound; Where IT’s At: and Continental Lift
July 28, 2011
Property Priorities
Alcoa’s CSO says if you’re not uncomfortable yet, the goal isn’t high enough.
July 27, 2011
Sky Roots
Sky Roots: Looking deep into the universe requires a rather large earthbound footprint, and a whole lot of quiet.
July 27, 2011
A compendium of recent bio-related news briefs for the busy executive
July 27, 2011
Governors Flock to BIO Convention
The annual BIO International Convention is always a big draw for governors keen on promoting their states as a prime spot for biotech investment.
July 27, 2011
Anderson Grows in Gilbert
The planned Sept. 26 opening of the Banner M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert could be the impetus for development of a major regional and national life sciences industry, city officials say. The city is also poised to become a major center of stem cell research.
July 27, 2011
Securing Momentum
Everyone knows Colorado is a great place to ski with world-class slopes and over 300 days of sunshine; but there is more to Colorado than just the great outdoors.
July 26, 2011
Safety in Numbers
How can a borderzone best employ its bi-national economic character for the good of both territories? Experiments now under way seek the answers.
July 25, 2011
Edge of Efficiency
Power utilization and monitoring of environmental factors are key issues for data centers.
July 25, 2011
Secure State
Virginia’s arsenal of higher education institutions continues to help lure an array of companies specializing in various aspects of security.
July 20, 2011
Power Plays
States that exempt or abate property and sales taxes on computer and telecom equipment will soon make the short lists of data center site selectors.
July 20, 2011
Full Circle
The return of bicycle manufacturing to American shores might seem improbable with nearly 99 percent of all bikes sold in the U.S. now made in China, Taiwan or other low-wage Asian countries.
July 20, 2011
Battery JV Sapped by Rift
Demand for lithium-ion batteries is growing. So why does Johnson Controls want out of its joint venture with Saft?
July 20, 2011
Change Agent
Gov. Scott Walker has undoubtedly brought considerable national attention to Wisconsin during his first few months as governor.
July 20, 2011
Rooftop Revolution
Like a mega-sized game of parkour, a new project will see solar wattage leaping onto the grid from select industrial roofs somewhere among 28 states.
July 19, 2011
Energy Matters: A compendium of recent energy-related news briefs for the busy executive.
July 13, 2011
FDI Rises in Europe: H.B. Fuller Opens Nanjing Plant: The Longest Tunnel Progresses and more.
Germany recorded the highest percentage gain in an inward investment rebound in Europe in 2010, according to Ernst & Young’s ninth annual European Attractiveness Survey.