January/February 2012

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

With the New Year upon us, we decided to take a “cup half-full” approach in this issue of T&ID. Andrew Shapiro’s examination of the Bio Sciences industry showcases successful site selection strategies, while Jennifer Alten explores regions in R&D that are flourishing. And Didi Caldwell and John Sisson ring in the New Year with some resolutions designed more effectively manage siting decisions.

Amidst this backdrop of optimism and inspiration, we take a closer look at the catastrophic tornado events that happened this past spring. As Juli Anne Patty discovers, Joplin, Missouri and Tuscaloosa, Alabama give real meaning to the term recovery. The resiliency and resolve of these communities to re-build and continue to foster new industry should give hope for us all that recovery isn’t just a word, but an attainable goal that happens over time with dedication and diligence.

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In this issue

North Port, Florida: New Development and Rapid Growth Makes this Buzzing Community a Great Place to Achieve Anything

BY: Trade & Industry Development

Though it has roots as a retirement community, today the city of North Port, Florida, is anything but. Over the past 10 years, this thriving city in Sarasota County has seen its population nearly triple and the average age drop from 70 to 38 – and is quickly becoming a dominant economic engine in the area. North Port’s development has been spurred on by an active city commission, backed by its Business and Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB), a 26-member board comprised of area leaders from business, government, education, city and community organizations. more....

Features

Bio Science Site Selection Strategies

Bio-Crop Engineering: Challenges & Opportunities

Incentives: Power and Responsibility

Outlooks

BIO and its Members

Key U.S. Health Industries Outline Six-Point Plan for Improved Health and Economic Growth in Asia-Pacific Region

Special Reports

Local-level R&D is Driving Growth in Communities from Coast to Coast

The Road to Recovery: Stories from Tuscaloosa & Joplin

Fertile Grounds for Growing Agri-Food Businesses

“In 2012, I Resolve To…”