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CA: Blue Diamond Opens Turlock Plant, Yielding 300 New Jobs

June 19, 2013

The 200,000 sq.-ft. plant represents almost half of a 3-phased capacity enhancement project scheduled to be completed over 10 years. more >>


CA: Johnson and Johnson Innovation Opens California Innovation Center

June 5, 2013

J&J Innovation will have exclusive agreement to create a 5,000 sq-ft. Janssen Labs @QB3 within QB3's 24,000-sq.-ft. incubator space. more >>


OR: Portland General Electric Opens $23M Salem Smart Power Center

June 3, 2013

Center designed to help test how to store, better integrate variable renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the electrical grid. more >>


CA: Port Logistics Group Builds 2 Facilities on Retail Distribution Campus

May 17, 2013

Gateway logistics services company adds more than 1.1 million square feet with new facilities in City of Industry. more >>


NV: GreatCall to Open New Support Center, Create 400 Reno Jobs

May 6, 2013

Leader in wireless health, safety services, including Jitterbug, for aging consumers, new center to handle urgent medical support, more. more >>


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Case Studies

Case study | August 31, 2006
Cultivating a Business-Friendly Climate in Coastal California   

By: Rhonda Proctor

When Bob Dylan so prominently chimed in song, "Times, they are a changing," he probably wasn't referring to the economic development activities of... More>>


Case study | June 30, 2006
Mill Creek Industrial Park   

By: Trade & Industry Development

The State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), and the City of Salem have partnered to create one of the largest, best planned... More>>


White Papers

White Paper | June 7, 2013
Enterprising States 2013: Getting Down to Small Business   

The Enterprising States study takes an in-depth look at the priorities, policies and programs of the 50 states that are vital for job growth and... More>>


White Paper | April 24, 2013
Bioscience Economic Development Report 2013   

Bioscience Economic Development Report 2013 highlights legislative priorities, best practices and return on investment. The Report shows the bio... More>>


White Paper | April 11, 2013
2012 State Technology and Science Index   

The index tracks, evaluates every state's tech and science capabilities and their success at converting those assets into companies and jobs. More>>



Articles

A Glimpse into America’s Top Sites for Business Location in 2013 Article | May 21, 2013
A Glimpse into America’s Top Sites for Business Location in 2013

By: Linda Dobel

Here's your chance to become familiar with the very best U.S. locations before the sites you really want are snapped up.   More>>


Aerospace and Defense Industry Remains Strong Despite Sequestration Budget Cuts Article | May 21, 2013
Aerospace and Defense Industry Remains Strong Despite Sequestration Budget Cuts

By: Marion C. Blakey

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) details what makes the U.S. aerospace and defense industry strong as well as its current challenges.   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>>