Retail


GA: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. to Create up to 900 Jobs in Jackson County

November 21, 2011

Gov. Nathan Deal recently announced that Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. will open an e-commerce fulfillment center in Pendergrass in Jackson County. Bed Bath... more >>


UT: Online Retail Technology Company InComm Expands in Salt Lake County, to Add 101 New Jobs

November 11, 2011

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) recently announced the expansion of InComm Corporation in Utah. The company will add 101 new... more >>


IN: Vera Bradley to Open New Distribution Center in Allen County

September 23, 2011

Vera Bradley, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRA), designer of handbags, gifts and travel accessories, recently announced plans to expand its operations here,... more >>


TX: Gov. Perry Announces Office Depot Expanding in Central Texas

August 1, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry has announced the state is investing $300,000 through the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) in Office Depot Inc. for the creation of the... more >>


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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>>


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>>


Case study | December 31, 2009
Hopkinsville-Christian County, Kentucky   

By: Andrea Johnson

If you’re ready to be positioned in the center of opportunity, you’re ready for Hopkinsville-Christian County, Kentucky. Strategically located... 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 | April 5, 2011
Global Facility Management Association - April 2011 Newsletter   

Updates and news from the Global Facility Management Association, including upcoming schedule of worldwide events and workshops. 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>>


Retail Site Selection Factors in a Post Recession Economy Article | July 21, 2011
Retail Site Selection Factors in a Post Recession Economy

By: Fred D. Burkhardt

Retail as a component of a local economy has always been present. Virtually everybody spends time online or in retail stores, shopping and buying....   More>>


Unlocking the Solution to Accessing Capital Article | May 12, 2011
Unlocking the Solution to Accessing Capital

By: Jennifer Alten

Businesses in all stages of development, from startups to publicly traded companies, need capital to grow and expand. A company's business plan,...   More>>