by Jami Gibson | Jun 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
By Jeff Kelley The results are in for the first quarter. According to Conway Data’s New & Expanded Announcements these are the top 10 state for January 2002 – April 2002. The total number of announcements for the first quarter was 313. Rank State Number... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker As representatives of place, economic development professions are challenged by a“New Economy” that is global, knowledge based, and networked. Does place offer a competitive advantage? This is a question asked by Michael Porter in his article... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Cory Koch Labor Factors Influence Decisions Labor has worked its way to the top of the priority list when it comes to selecting a new warehouse site. Over the past few years, IKEA, Sears and Target have purchased or leased distribution centers where the local work... by Jami Gibson | Feb 28, 2003 | Uncategorized
By Jeff Finkle A Task Force for Data Standardization. Since 1996, the Site Selection Data Task Force has worked to develop a set of data standards to assist economic development professionals in their communication with site selections consultants and others... by Jami Gibson | Mar 30, 2003 | Uncategorized
By Leigh Howe What features and environmental factors do corporate headquarters consider and need in a business location? To answer this question, we look at the location factors important to any headquarters, and current trends in relocation. Then you can evaluate...