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Continuing Obligations for Property Transactions

Continuing Obligations for Property Transactions

Standard E2790-11 designed to assist recent property purchaser with guidelines for management of contaminated property.

Maryland: Maryland’s Manufacturing Roots Run Deep

Maryland: Maryland’s Manufacturing Roots Run Deep

Maryland's manufacturing sector is evolving, innovating as companies take advantage of its highly skilled workforce and transportation infrastructure.

North Carolina: North Carolina has the Tangibles for People and Businesses to Thrive

North Carolina: North Carolina has the Tangibles for People and Businesses to Thrive

From skilled workers and workforce development network to nationally touted business climate, NC has what's needed to thrive.

It’s Time To Rethink Energy When Making a Site Decision

It’s Time To Rethink Energy When Making a Site Decision

Corporate managers who make location decisions for new investments need to ensure energy remains reliable and costs are in line with industry needs.

National Association of Manufacturers: Rising Gas Prices Require a Comprehensive Energy...

National Association of Manufacturers: Rising Gas Prices Require a Comprehensive Energy Strategy

NAM: For manufacturers—who use 1/3 of all energy consumed in the U.S.—rising gas prices hamper new investments, expansions, job creation.

Fitting Square Pegs into Square Holes: Designated Sites Offer a “Custom” Fit for...

Fitting Square Pegs into Square Holes: Designated Sites Offer a “Custom” Fit for Business Development

A select group of sites featured for businesses that find development and growth within a designated industry cluster very desirable.

Kansas: Kansas Anticipates 23,000 New Jobs and a New Energy Boom

Kansas: Kansas Anticipates 23,000 New Jobs and a New Energy Boom

Kansas continues to reform tax policy, econ. dev. under Brownback Administration, creating more business-friendly environment, jobs.

Idaho Beckons Businesses by Cutting Taxes

Idaho Beckons Businesses by Cutting Taxes

Idaho is constitutionally mandated to have a balanced budget; foundation providing a competitive environment for employers to grow.

Siting a Contact Center or Data Center Requires Supreme Diligence

Siting a Contact Center or Data Center Requires Supreme Diligence

Site selectors must not underestimate the amount of detailed research, location modeling necessary for a contact- or data-center project.

Locations that Harness the Wind in the United States

Locations that Harness the Wind in the United States

Site selectors need to be aware of wind energy's importance to U.S. manufacturing job creation and which states are dominant in wind energy installati...