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Energy / Clean Tech

Industry in the Era of the Electron

Growth of the digital economy has put transmission-adjacent properties and the ability to interconnect at the forefront of the site selection process.

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Workplace Trends

In Focus: Rethinking Industrial Site Selection: A Retail Perspective

The idea of putting the needs of the potential workforce first when making the location decision mirrors retail’s tradition of prioritizing customer satisfaction.

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Construction / Project Planning

Public-Private Partnerships Incentivize Industrial Development

Communities that embrace creative solutions and collaborative approaches are well-positioned to thrive and attract jobs and investment from the private sector.

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Logistics / Infrastructure

Front Line: Solutions Needed for Truck Driver Shortage

The supply chain continues to be negatively affected by a shortage of long-haul truckers, in particular, but recruiting more military veterans and women may be part of the solution.

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Labor Costs / Organized Labor

Front Line: Impact of the Latest Minimum Wage Increases

The new year brings some significant changes that will impact employers who have entry-level workers, with 22 states raising their minimum wages effective January 1st.

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Workforce Training / Education

Applied Learning Fuels Investment in Workforce Training Facilities

With tailwinds such as government incentives and changing vocational preferences, workforce training facilities are poised for continued growth throughout the U.S.

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Leading Metro Locations

2023's Leading Metro Locations: Hotspots of Economic Growth

The leading metro areas are those poised for long-term growth and are often hubs of high-tech industry, where workers may benefit from an affordable cost of living.

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Workplace Trends

Look Beyond the Now When Considering Workforce Priorities

Industrial site selectors must consider not only a prospective location’s current labor pool but also its recruiting reach and unanticipated future demands and costs of a particular market.

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Sustainable Development

Navigating the Digital Transformation

Courtney Dunbar, site selection lead at Burns & McDonnell, recently asked Matt Olson, Burns & McDonnell’s chief innovation officer, about how companies are navigating the digital transformation and its potential of fostering sustainable, resilient manufacturing practices.

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Contributed Content

Manufacturing, Life Sciences Fueling Northern Kentucky’s Growth

Diverse industries are supporting manufacturing and employment growth in the “peak” of Kentucky.

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Contributed Content

Virginia Looks to Renewables to Meet Long-Term Energy Needs

The best way to conceptualize Virginia’s energy ambitions is to look to its past supporting one of the most power-intensive industries in existence.

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Manufacturing / Industrial

Manufacturing Momentum Is Building

A desire to bring manufacturing closer to the consumer, recent federal funding initiatives, as well as access to a skilled workforce and reliable power among other advantages have converged to spur growth in construction of U.S. manufacturing facilities.

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Taxes / Incentives

How to Break the Bad News: Navigating the Conversation When a Company Doesn’t Meet Expectations

When a company cannot meet the original parameters set by its project, communication is critical to identifying potential solutions.

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Taxes / Incentives

First Person: Realizing the Inflation Reduction Act’s Full Potential

Brian Murphy discusses how tax and finance can collaborate to advance a company’s key sustainability goals.

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Skilled Labor / STEM

After the Ribbon Is Cut: Shifting the Talent Strategy to Retention & Upskilling

By upskilling its workforce, a company can improve its overall productivity, while positively impacting employee satisfaction and retention.

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Logistics / Infrastructure

The Logistics Analysis That Drives Industrial Site Selection

Finding the optimal site for a logistics facility often involves trade-offs between transportation, labor, and real estate costs, which may be lowered by incentives offered, as well as the need for speed to market.

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