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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development
Let’s face it, high-quality industrial sites are becoming harder to find, and one unique byproduct of that scarcity is heightened attention on the bureaucrats. Speed Built In—The Real Differentiator for 2026 Site Selection Projects The Geography of Packaging: Why Location Strategy Matters More Than Ever A Single Front Door for Corporate Investment in Fort Worth > For years, great sites covered up a lot of bad behavior.
Gaining Community Approval for Your Next Big-Box Project
It’s no secret companies are finding it more difficult to locate big-box distribution centers at desired strategic areas and sites. Elongated planning and zoning permitting review timelines, political pressure from elected officials and citizens criticizing the quality of jobs and increased traffic, and restrictive ordinances and technical standards targeting distribution facilities are all challenges that companies face.
36th Annual Survey of Corporate Executives Commentary: Small to Mid-Size Companies Focus on Costs
Related Research 18th Annual Consultants Survey: Access to Major Markets and Skilled Labor Are Clients’ Primary Concerns 36th Annual Corporate Survey: Executives Focus on Labor, Energy, Shipping Costs It’s important to understand who is responding to the Corporate Survey, as the data is vital for EDCs to position their communities.
2021 Top States Commentary: A Look Behind the Rankings - Area Development
Related Research The 2021 Top States for Doing Business Reflect Their Locational Advantages 2021 Top States Commentary: Top Ranked States Hold Their Positions 2021 Top States Commentary: Auto Industry Projects Driving Top-Ranked States 2021 Top States Commentary: Commonalities Shared by the Top-Ranked States 2021 Top States Commentary: Location Strategies Altered by the Pandemic, But Not Results 2021 Top States Commentary: Pandemic Accelerates Pre-Existing State Trends There was some slight...
The Disruption of Autonomous Vehicles is Closer Than You Think
Area Development discussed the state of the autonomous vehicle industry with Benton Blaine, Vice President, Infrastructure & Economic Development, McGuireWoods Consulting, following his presentation, “The Disruption of Autonomous Vehicles is Closer Than You Think — Is Your Community Ready?”, at our Charlotte Consultants Forum. Interview conducted by Margy Sweeney, Founder and CEO, Akrete, Inc. and Area Development Editorial Board member.
Which Government Policies Will Drive the AV Sector Forward?
The United States Postal Service has partnered with automated trucking startup TuSimple to create a pilot program for hauling packages and letters between Phoenix and Dallas. States and cities are increasingly looking for ways to attract the emerging autonomous vehicle (AV) industry — making it even more important for companies that will be early implementers or are providers to the AV sector to carefully consider their options for expansion or relocation.
4 Takeaways from the Opportunity Zone SuperConference | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Four Key Concepts to Maximize Incentives
As those in the economic development sector (should) know, no two projects are the same, no two locations are the same, and no two incentive programs are the same. From target incentives to key players involved in the deal — and everything in between — numerous factors determine the success or failure of a project. While there are a multitude of decision points involved in every site selection project, below are four key concepts to help maximize return on investment and project success.
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