January/February 2012 | Trade and Industry Development

January/February 2012

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

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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.
 

In this issue

Indiana: Bio-Logical

BY: Governor Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.

As governor of the State of Indiana, I would like to invite you to read more about the Indiana story. Keeping business costs low is a top priority, and that is why we are consistently regarded as one of America’s most business-friendly states. We are one of just a few states with a AAA credit rating. We earned this by balancing our budgets and paying our bills on time. We are currently undergoing the largest infrastructure improvement program in the nation and have invested over $12 billion in these projects without raising taxes. From top to bottom our administration works hard every day to make Indiana as business-friendly as possible. more....