Back Office/Call Centers/Data Centers


MI: GM Unveils $130M Enterprise Data Center, Will Transform its Global IT

May 14, 2013

The facility is the first of two Information Technology Operations and Command centers that bring in-house GM’s global IT infrastructure. more >>


OH: Goodyear Holds Grand Opening of New Global Headquarters for 2,000

May 13, 2013

The 639,000-sq.-ft. new building is connected to Goodyear's existing Innovation Center and serves as a central campus for the co. in Akron. more >>


TN: Xtend Healthcare to Expand in Sumner County, Create 48 Jobs

May 13, 2013

Provider of revenue cycle management services to hospitals and doctors to invest $550,000 to expand its Hendersonville HQ. more >>


NM: Sitel Hiring 350 for Customer Care in Newly Expanded Facility

May 8, 2013

Growth and expansion lead to recruitment for Albuquerque customer care call center. more >>


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Construction Employment Rose in 25 States & D.C., Shrank in 27 from June '11-'12

July 20, 2012

CA adds most construction jobs, D.C. adds highest % year-over-year; FL largest annual decline, AK largest % drop in construction jobs. more >>


Technology, Energy Sectors Lead U.S. Commercial Real Estate Market

July 18, 2012

Second-quarter report reveals overall uptick in absorption, but still behind 2011 levels with more challenges ahead more >>


NFIB Jobs Statement: Job Creation Shows Mixed Signals

April 9, 2012

“March came in like a lion on the job-front, but went out tempered by future job growth indicators. Overall, the March survey anticipates some... more >>


Q2 Economic Outlook Report: Steady but Slower Growth in Equipment Investment As High Oil Prices Drag Down Multiple Positive Trends

April 9, 2012

The report is focused on the $628 billion industry and forecasts equipment investment and capital spending in the United States, and evaluates the... more >>


Case Studies

North Port, Florida:  Its Pro-Business Climate is Sizzling Case study | March 5, 2013
North Port, Florida: Its Pro-Business Climate is Sizzling   

By: Jennifer Alten

The City of North Port, Florida, is the state’s 7th-largest city, and one of the fastest-growing, but what sets it apart is its pro-business... More>>


North Port, Florida Case study | March 9, 2011
North Port, Florida: New Development and Rapid Growth Makes This Buzzing Community a Smart Place to Live and Work   

By: Jennifer Alten

Though it has roots as a retirement community, today the city of North Port, Florida, is anything but. Over the past 10 years, this thriving city in... More>>


Building in College Park Case study | November 16, 2010
The Future of Business in Georgia... College Park   

By: Trade & Industry Development

College Park is home to Fortune 1,000 companies such as Chick-Fil-A and AirTran Airways. The city operates the largest public access Compressed... More>>


White Papers

White Paper | April 16, 2012
The Pew Center on States: Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth   

Every state offers tax incentives to attract, retain, and expand businesses and jobs. But no state ensures that policy makers rely on good evidence... More>>


White Paper | March 8, 2012
When It Comes to Business Taxes, Location Matters   

Taxes are a big cost for many businesses, and vary widely based both on state and market sector. Now, for the first time, the Tax Foundation has... More>>


White Paper | February 16, 2012
Tax Foundation Releases New Data on State and Local Sales Taxes   

Tennessee, Arizona, Louisiana, Washington, and Oklahoma have the highest combined state and average local sales tax rates, according to a new report... More>>



 

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Articles

Community Impact Awards Article | March 11, 2013
Community Impact Awards

By: Linda Dobel

The 15 companies whose 2012 announced development projects will make a significant difference in their chosen location.   More>>


Corporate Investment Awards Article | March 11, 2013
Corporate Investment Awards

By: Linda Dobel

The Corporate Investment Awards pay tribute to 15 corporations that have announced the largest capital investment deals in 2012.   More>>


8th Annual CiCi Awards Article | March 11, 2013
8th Annual CiCi Awards Introduction

By: Linda Dobel

The 8th Annual CiCi Awards pay homage to 30 of the most notable deals in Corporate Investment & Community Impact announced in 2012.   More>>


Headquarters Location Solutions for the Midsize Company Article | March 7, 2013
Headquarters Location Solutions for the Midsize Company

By: John M. Rhodes

A chronicle of what midsize companies face when defining the optimum location for the company headquarters as the company expands.   More>>


Corporate Real Estate — Making it People-Centric Article | March 6, 2013
Corporate Real Estate — Making it People-Centric

By: Richard Kadzis

Why knowledge workers need a stronger influence on the design and operation of corporate workplaces worldwide and how to make it work.   More>>