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

Zooming in on the Crossroads Site - Lowndes County, Mississippi

BY: Kevin M. Mayer

What if you could begin a site selection search from a great height, and zoom in at will, eventually narrowing your view to a single property? If you were searching for a large, development-ready industrial site, you might well zoom in on a site called Crossroads. At the beginning of your search, you would notice regional trends, such as the migration of auto assembly operations to the southeastern United States. 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