May/June 2007 | Trade and Industry Development

May/June 2007

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

A concerted effort has been made to aid you in your next site location decision.  Starting with our “Industry Outlook” presented by AIA and OESA, we have tried to show you where the industries have been, and where they’re going.  Another “Outlook,” presented by NMMI, showcases their efforts and how they can help you manage your supply chains. 
 
Explore the relatively new trend of certified “ready sites” and what benefits you can reap.  There are in-depth features focusing on the automotive and aerospace industries and advice from specialized consultants that can go a long way in determining the success of your next site location decision.
 
For specific site locations don’t miss our “Spotlights” on Arkansas, Georgia, Ohio and Louisiana.  Each of these states has made significant progress over the past few years. Especially Louisiana, which has rebounded from Katrina with a bevy of programs designed for companies interested in their area.

In this issue

The Last Page - Serendipity

BY: Scott Swoger

Among the opening articles in this issue, Kevin Mayer covers the relatively new phenomenon of prepared mega sites (Chance Favors the Prepared Mega Site, page 20) and the impact they’ve had on the automotive industry.  There’s no doubt these sites are often appealing to manufacturers looking for an expedited development process.  And there’s also no doubt that having a certified site has become a big deal to economic developers --- such a big deal that they are starting to show up everywhere. more....