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Process Makes Perfect

Process Makes Perfect

In 2009, when Samsung Networks America (SNA) began identifying locations for a major U.S. customer service center, South Carolina wasn’t even on their...

Insights:  The Manager, the Project and the Globe

Insights: The Manager, the Project and the Globe

Once upon a time, there was a very smart and experienced operations manager who had the responsibility of developing a new project for his company. An...

Maryland Leads the Way in Cyber Security

Maryland Leads the Way in Cyber Security

Addressing what is quickly becoming a threat of global proportions to the security of computer networks worldwide, Maryland has launched an aggressive...

Nebraska: The Predictable, Profitable Partner

Nebraska: The Predictable, Profitable Partner

Nebraska has firmly established itself as the "predictable, profitable partner" in recent notable economic development endeavors with long-term collab...

Wind Works for America

Wind Works for America

Wind power is ready today–ready to support hundreds of thousands of jobs, avoid carbon emissions on a large scale, and strengthen America's energy sec...

California's Green Innovation Wave

California's Green Innovation Wave

As we continue to navigate California's economic recovery, we must fully recognize the role of alternative energy and technology as a powerful economi...

Green Considerations for Site Selection Optimization

Green Considerations for Site Selection Optimization

Companies have long assessed business metrics such as cash flow, assets and return on investment (ROI) when making decisions regarding the location of...

The Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia

Since its discovery 400 years ago, the Commonwealth of Virginia continues to pioneer innovation, launching contemporary programs that bolster economic...

Frontline Reports on Workforce Availability from Communities Across the U.S.

Frontline Reports on Workforce Availability from Communities Across the U.S.

The current labor situation in the United States is a top-of-mind issue for many. While the buzz remains on unemployment, which held at 9.7 percent at...

The Petrochemical Industry

The Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry has come under some scrutiny lately as world leaders debate the role that fossil fuels have on the global climate and clima...