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.

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In this issue

Chance Favors the Prepared Mega Site

BY: Kevin M. Mayer

There is a familiar saying: Chance favors the prepared mind. The same could be said of mega sites. A mega site, most simply, is an industrial site encompassing a large area, typically 1,000 or more acres. But a true mega site is much more. It must be capable of attracting a high-impact project. Such a project represents a large investment, perhaps hundreds of millions, by a single user. And it has the potential to create a network of suppliers and customers. In other words, it can dramatically change the fortunes of a community. more....

Departments

The Last Page - Serendipity

Features

Site Selection Challenges & Opportunities for a Changing Aerospace Industry

The Future of Automotive Site Location Competitions

Siting Trends for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Automotive Suppliers

Outlooks

Aerospace Industry Flying High

The Dynamic U.S. Automotive Supplier Sector

Minority Supplier Supply: A Window of Opportunity

Special Reports

Chance Favors the Prepared Mega Site