Summer 2003 | Trade and Industry Development
 

Summer 2003

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

Through the aid of our editorial contributors, this summer issue of Trade & Industry Development delves into the complex task of site selection for the plastics and metals industries. These contributors represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the fields of site selection, real estate development, economic development and trade zone initiatives. In addition, we have called upon the leaders of NAM and SPI to provide insight into these industrial economies.

In this issue

Ohio: Plastics and Metals Thrive with Ohio's Third Frontier Project

BY: Trade & Industry Development

While the plastics and metals industries may not have always received the type of attention afforded to the high-tech industries, they remain dominant forces in the American economy and highlights of Ohio’s industrial sector. Both sectors are critical industries that the state of Ohio will support and foster in the years to come. more....

  Features
1
Site Selection for the Plastics Industry
2
Site Selection for the Metals Industry
  Outlooks
1
Plastics Industry Outlook
2
Manufacturing Erosion Poses Threat to Standard of Living
  Special Reports
1
Foreign Trade Zones: Using Federal Trade Program as a Local Economic Development Tool
  Spotlights
1
Ohio: Plastics and Metals Thrive with Ohio's Third Frontier Project
2
Missouri - Achieving Prosperity
3
Illinois - A Premier Business Location
4
Indiana: Be in a State of Progress