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Key U.S. Health Industries Outline Six-Point Plan for Improved Health and Economic Growth...

Key U.S. Health Industries Outline Six-Point Plan for Improved Health and Economic Growth in Asia-Pacific Region

Leaders from several U.S. health care industries endorsed a six-point “Action Plan” for how economies in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (...

Gateways to Economic Development: Water Ports Driving Business Around the Nation

Gateways to Economic Development: Water Ports Driving Business Around the Nation

According to the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States has 95,471 statute miles of shoreline, and the American As...

Impact of Expanding the Panama Canal

Impact of Expanding the Panama Canal

Since its completion in 1914, the Panama Canal has been a critical link in the global transportation network. Currently, 20 percent of all U.S. import...

Fabricated Metals Site Selection Trends

Fabricated Metals Site Selection Trends

This article addresses site selection dynamics pertaining to the fabricated metals sector. Fabricated metals is among the industries emerging earliest...

The “Risky” Nature of Global Site Selection

The “Risky” Nature of Global Site Selection

When it comes to global supply chain considerations, the one decision factor which has taken on increasing scrutiny and importance is that of risk man...

Corridors of Commerce: Strategic Locations Make a Bottom-line Difference

Corridors of Commerce: Strategic Locations Make a Bottom-line Difference

Legend has it that years ago a traveler seeking directions in rural Maine was told, “You can’t get there from here.” That is a phrase no business whic...

Trends in the Plastics Industry Impacting Site Selection Decisions

Trends in the Plastics Industry Impacting Site Selection Decisions

For an industry that didn’t even exist 100 years ago, plastics continue to grow rapidly and the industry is in constant evolution. The plastic resin p...

New Mexico: An Excellent Southwestern Location Offers Efficient Market Access

New Mexico: An Excellent Southwestern Location Offers Efficient Market Access

The Southwest is the fastest growing region of the country and New Mexico is right at the heart of it. Supported by three interstate freeways, a vast ...

Canada: Beautiful Scenery and Business Drive

Canada: Beautiful Scenery and Business Drive

America’s neighbor to the north, long known for spectacular scenery and clean cities, contains a wealth of opportunities for expanding companies. In a...

Texas is Dedicated to Business

Texas is Dedicated to Business

Relocating to, or expanding in, Texas means adding a competitive advantage. Texas’ rich cultural heritage, excellent schools, beautiful landscapes and...