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In Sync, Not Siloed: Why Workplace Redesign Must Be a Team Effort

In Sync, Not Siloed: Why Workplace Redesign Must Be a Team Effort

Time to get with it: a new era is emerging in which workplace and technology investments are customized to businesses’ unique needs.

Too Good To Be True: Determining if Taking Incentives is a Good Strategy

Too Good To Be True: Determining if Taking Incentives is a Good Strategy

Important to remember: incentives do not come for free. A good deal of due diligence should be used when determining acceptance of incentives.

Positioning U.S. Small Business for the Global Economy

Positioning U.S. Small Business for the Global Economy

Did you know? With the Commerce Department, trade finance professionals from Ex-Im and SBA provide information on export finance.

The HQ Relocation Challenge

The HQ Relocation Challenge

Great insight on issues executive management should raise before delving into the challenge of geographically relocating headquarters.

The Keys to Unlocking Your Facility’s Potential

The Keys to Unlocking Your Facility’s Potential

It can be tempting to oversimplify facilities management by making a blanket statement about what works, what doesn’t. Here are alternatives.

Businesses that Benefit from Community Investment in R&D

Businesses that Benefit from Community Investment in R&D

An insightful view into companies, small communities and entire states where R&D is the fuel behind business drivers and economic engines.

Locations that Nurture the Germination of Food-Based Businesses

Locations that Nurture the Germination of Food-Based Businesses

It takes more than a green thumb to run a successful food and agriculture business and here are some great places to make it happen.

Medical Device Manufacturing is Thriving with New Technologies

Medical Device Manufacturing is Thriving with New Technologies

Time to catch up - there's a convergence of medical technologies, digital media, big data and patient-centered treatments in healthcare.

Food Processing and Manufacturing: Trends Dictate Location Choices

Food Processing and Manufacturing: Trends Dictate Location Choices

Site selectors--take a look at the trends affecting decisions for food-oriented business locations, and the sites attracting those businesses.

Biotechnology Companies: Choosing a Site that’s Right for You

Biotechnology Companies: Choosing a Site that’s Right for You

While the biotech industry was relatively unscathed by the recession, you'll be interested to see the new issues in play-- and location implications. ...