Well, the H1N1 Virus seems to continue to wreck havoc with some people. At the time of this writing, the vaccine is still hard to come by. When I called my pharmacy the other day to refill a prescription, there was a recorded message explaining they were still out of the vaccine. And while shopping in a department store, I heard a message over the public address system explaining how to avoid coming in contact with, or spreading, the germs.
Thinking about all of this hit home with me as I was contemplating this issue of Trade & Industry Development. This issue has a heavy concentration on health-related topics. And why not? The subject of health absolutely affects each and every one of us.
Access to Markets. Access to Workforce. Access to Capital. Geographic location is a major factor when it comes to your long-term success. To succeed, your business requires access to customers, access to a world-class workforce, and access to the capital and to the vital public sector partnerships and incentives that help your business grow. more....