Plastics


VA: Governor McDonnell Announces 80 New Jobs in Virginia Beach

December 16, 2011

RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell recently announced that IMS:GEAR Virginia, Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of gear assemblies for the... more >>


KY: Gov. Beshear Announces Wilbert Plastic Services Inc. in Lebanon to Add 150 New Jobs

December 14, 2011

LEBANON, Ky. (Dec. 14, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear recently announced Wilbert Plastic Services Inc. (WPS) will create 150 new jobs in the city... more >>


SC: SafeRack LLC Announces Expansion in Georgetown County

December 14, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. – December 14, 2011 – SafeRack LLC, a maker of loading racks, platforms and fall protection equipment, recently announced plans to... more >>


KY: Gov. Beshear Announces 3 Louisville Companies to Invest $22 Million, Retain 340 Kentucky Workers, Create 14 Additional Jobs

October 27, 2011

A unique three-member partnership utilizing the state’s first active energy services biomass project will bring $22 million in investment and 14... more >>



White Lake Industrial Park

White Lake Industrial Park

May 11, 2011

Community: White Lake County: Langlade Total Acres: 12.85 Buildable Acres: 3 Vacant Acres in Park with Infrastructure built: 3 Total Vacant... more >>


Elcho Industrial Park

Elcho Industrial Park

May 11, 2011

Community: Elcho County: Langlade Total Acres: 52 Buildable Acres: 48 Vacant Acres in Park with Infrastructure built: 0 Total Vacant Buildable... more >>


Antigo Industrial Park

Antigo Industrial Park

May 11, 2011

Community: Antigo County: Langlade Total Acres: 620 Water (yes), Sewer (yes), Gas (yes), Power (yes), Rail (no) Highway Access: Hwy 45 Hwy 52 Hwy... more >>



SPI Statement on Passage of Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama

October 13, 2011

Last evening the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate voted overwhelmingly with bipartisan support for three separate bills implementing free... more >>


Leading Plastics Associations in Canada and the U.S. Announce North American Plastics Alliance

July 7, 2011

The three major trade associations for the plastics industry in the U.S. and Canada today announced plans to formalize existing collaboration on... more >>


SPI, U.S. Plastics Industry Applauds Senate, House and President Obama on Bipartisan Legislation that Will Boost Investment, the Economy and Job Creation

December 17, 2010

This afternoon President Obama signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, an expansive tax... more >>


Case Studies

North Port, Florida Case study | January 6, 2012
North Port, Florida: New Development and Rapid Growth Makes this Buzzing Community a Great Place to Achieve Anything   

By: Trade & Industry Development

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>>


Case study | February 29, 2008
Joplin, Missouri: Big City Life in Small Town Joplin   

By: Juli Anne Patty

It’s the endless American debate: big city or small town? Many people long for the ease and comfort of small town life, but business and career... More>>


Case study | October 31, 2007
Louisiana: Forging the Next Link   

By: Kevin M. Mayer

A more diverse economy – that is the perennial goal of any region. And the capital region of Louisiana is no exception. While Baton Rouge and the... More>>


White Papers

White Paper | June 10, 2011
BLS 2011 State Incentives Resource Guide - Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company   

The BLS 2011 State Incentives Resource Guide is intended to provide a detailed summary of the primary and most valuable state and local economic... More>>


White Paper | January 13, 2011
Greater New Orleans: Economic Impact Study, Part II - Effects of the Moratorium   

Greater New Orleans Inc., the economic development alliance for the 10-parish Greater New Orleans region, released Part Two of a comprehensive... More>>


White Paper | September 23, 2010
Job Growth in U.S. Metros - New Report From Garner Economics   

Garner Economics LLC Releases New Analysis of Metro Job Growth In their analysis, Garner Economics' research economist Tom Tveidt reports on... More>>



 

Articles

Article | January 9, 2012
“In 2012, I Resolve To…”

By: Didi Caldwell, John F. Sisson

As we embark on a new year, organizations around the world are looking to reduce facility costs, mitigate competitive pressures, achieve efficiency...   More>>


blank Article | January 9, 2012
Incentives: Power and Responsibility

By: Ed McCallum

Stan Lee, an American comic book writer and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics, is attributed with the famous quote from Spiderman,...   More>>


blank Article | January 9, 2012
The Road to Recovery: Stories from Tuscaloosa & Joplin

By: Juli Anne Patty

The New Year is an auspicious time for everyone, our resolutions giving shape and intention to how we will make 2012 an even better year than the one...   More>>


blank Article | November 14, 2011
Fabricated Metals Site Selection Trends

By: Dennis J. Donovan

This article addresses site selection dynamics pertaining to the fabricated metals sector. Fabricated metals is among the industries emerging...   More>>


blank Article | November 14, 2011
Trends in the Plastics Industry Impacting Site Selection Decisions

By: Larry Gigerich

For an industry that didn’t even exist 100 years ago, plastics continue to grow rapidly and the industry is in constant evolution. The plastic...   More>>