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Check out this events calendar devoted exclusively to the many disciplines involved in global corporate site selection.

May 16 - 17, 2012 — 2012 KPMG Global Energy Conference

May 16, 2012 — European American Chamber of Commerce Skilled Labor Workforce Conferen

May 20 - 23, 2012 — Global Industrial Cooperation Conference (GICC)

June 10 - 14, 2012 — National Association of Regional Councils 2012 Annual Conference and E

June 10 - 12, 2012 — IEDC Spring 2012 Conference

COVER STORY
The Global Best-to-Invest Rankings



NEW! Life Sciences Centers:
A View from the Microscope: A Jones Lang LaSalle team explains how four locations are maintaining and honing their edge as magnets for life sciences investment.
Top 10 Deals of 2011:
Breakthrough Victories: The Top Deals of 2011 reflect top trends in global facility location.
Top Groups 2011:
Recession-Proofing the Economy: Top-performing economic development groups apply lessons learned during the downturn.
Competitive States:
Best in Class: Proximity to the federal capital is purely coincidental
Top Industries of 2011:
Grow Where You’re Planted
Regional Headquarters:
Divisional Headquarters’ Role Gains Focus: Regional headquarters still play a role for many organizations, but business units are increasingly being centralized to maximize cost and labor-supply advantages.
Airport Cities:
Southeast Michigan Builds an Aerotropolis: Advocates of the Detroit Region Aerotropolis hope its two airports and other infrastructure attributes will help the initiative take off.
Biopharmaceuticals:
Generic Growth: Expiring patents figure to propel massive increases in revenue.


NEW! Ak-Chin Indian Community:
Bright Path Forward: An Arizona tribal community lays the groundwork for growth.
InvestKL:
A Capital City for Capital Investment: Kuala Lumpur has a strategy for joining the world’s top 20 metros for livability and economic prosperity.
Malaysian Investment Development Authority:
Sectors Of Opportunity: Malaysia’s leading investment promotion agency is reinvigorating its support of four key industries.
Saxony-Anhalt, Germany:
The Time Machine: Shaving hours and days off delivery schedules propels Saxony-Anhalt to status as logistics hub of Germany.
Greater Fort Lauderdale:
Changing Minds: Greater Fort Lauderdale alters perceptions of business executives around the world. Payoff comes in headquarters, plants and other expansions.
North Carolina Global TransPark:
That’s The Spirit: A recent investment by Spirit AeroSystems at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston is paving the way for a local aerospace cluster that could soon number in the thousands of workers.
San Bernardino County, California:
Taking Care of Business: Workforce development programs make San Bernardino County a manufacturing magnet in Southern California.


Growing Retail Centers:
The Bar Is Raised for Retail Site Selection: Traffic counts are more important than ever, as retailers look for the best locations.
Real Estate Service Providers:
Not Every Corporate Real Estate Construction Service Partner Is Created Equal
Ports, Rails, Parks:
Positioning for the Future: The Panamal Canal Effect


NEW! Editor's View:
You're Investing Where?
IAMC Insider:
The Innovation Gene: A Letter from the Chair, Member News & Notes and more...


Southeast Asia:
New Challenges to Regional Giants’ Dominance
European Cities:
Top Floor: Metros known and less-known scale Site Selection’s Best-to-Invest heights.
Africa:
Angola Awakens: Pioneer investors in this African country make the case that partnerships are the key to success.
Belgium:
R&D Crossroads: Dow Corning grows its Belgian portfolio.
Central America:
Central America In 2012: Capital investors should take note of this region’s economic growth and stability, says an expert on the region and on finding locations in which IT and other enterprises can succeed.
Brazil:
Brazil Closes the Direct Investment Gap: The giant of South American economies has no plans to slow its growth rate.

Exclusive web-only content

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
NEW! Sealing the Deal: Why States are Incorporating Deal Closing Funds into Economic Development Strategy
Road to Redemption: One year after an EF-5 tornado obliterated the town, things are looking up in Smithville, Mississippi.
Shedding Light: Could transparent reporting in economic development be a key to transparent and solid partnerships?


Exclusive web-only content
Renewable Energy: The Cycles To Come: Times may be tough, but nearly all executives anticipate international project investment within the next two years.
Clean-Tech: Back On Top: Pew says U.S. is No. 1 again in the global clean energy race. But with tax credit expirations looming, the race with the government may matter more.
Innovation: Rochester Remake: The town made by Kodak still knows how to develop innovation.
Energy Matters: A Compendium of recent energy-related news briefs for the busy executive.

Exclusive web-only content
Biopharma: Persistence Pays Off: Georgia wins a big biopharma prize.
Research & Development: The Ultimate Value-Add: Research on the value of research calls for further research about location.
Commentary: Emerging in South Carolina: Challenges include work force development and venture capital.
Briefly Bio: A compendium of recent bio-related news briefs for the busy executive.


Northeast States:
Thinking Ahead: Companies find minds are a wonderful thing to employ.
Maryland:
Develop Here — But Not There?: Baltimore is making room for new headquarters projects as Maryland communities mull a new land use plan that could discourage development in rural areas seeking it.
Minnesota:
Data Driven Journey: A wave of mission-critical facilities and anchor institution teamwork points the way to Minnesota’s future.
Georgia:
All In Good Time: Patience pays off at a megasite near Athens.
New Mexico:
Barrier Removal: New Mexico’s competitiveness picks up steam. The governor wants to see more.
Mississippi River Corridor:
Bookends: Minnesota and Louisiana counties tie for top billing. Louisiana dominates the river count.
Florida:
Good Medicine: Life sciences, logistics among sectors showing vitality.
Illinois:
Takeoff Velocity: An aerospace cluster quietly climbs to altitude in Rockford.
California:
California Recovery Strong, if Uneven: A sluggish real estate market keeps unemployment in double digits, but technology is helping to reverse the tide.

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