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Quality of Life - Another View

Quality of Life - Another View

Much has been written about the importance of quality of life in economic development programs. A major element in analyzing an area’s strengths, weak...

Site Selection for the Pharmaceutical and Bio Industries

Site Selection for the Pharmaceutical and Bio Industries

This first decade of the 21st century represents an unprecedented opportunity for growth for pharmaceutical companies, the likes of which will ultimat...

Reach the World From Kentucky

Reach the World From Kentucky

In addition to the location and access that makes Kentucky an ideal spot for the logistics industry – or any business – Kentucky is also nurturing the...

Using Your Small Parcel Contract as a Competitive Logistics Weapon

Using Your Small Parcel Contract as a Competitive Logistics Weapon

It is not uncommon that any company might have one carrier for overnight letters, another carrier for B2B time sensitive parcels, and a third company ...

Reaching Biotech's Critical Mass

Reaching Biotech's Critical Mass

After more than two years of a down market, it's definitely looking like the biotech industry is beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

New York: The Future of Pharmaceuticals

New York: The Future of Pharmaceuticals

New York’s pharmaceutical industry has nourished the state’s economy by bringing thousands of jobs and billions of dollars worth of investment. Many p...

The Bioscience Industry of Georgia

The Bioscience Industry of Georgia

Georgia is home to a growing bioscience cluster and the state has taken an active role in ensuring the success of the industry. Georgia’s focus is sim...

Site Selection for the Plastics Industry

Site Selection for the Plastics Industry

What is the fourth largest manufacturing industry in the United States after Motor Vehicle and Equipment, Electronic Components and Accessories; and P...

Manufacturing Erosion Poses Threat to Standard of Living

Manufacturing Erosion Poses Threat to Standard of Living

While manufacturing has been the engine for healthy economic growth and good jobs, intense global competition and the rising cost of doing business in...

Illinois - A Premier Business Location

Illinois - A Premier Business Location

For nearly 200 years, Illinois has helped business and people realize their dreams in the middle of a country billed as the Land of Opportunity.