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Economic Development Business Articles

Below are web links to just some of the many award-winning business articles written by Lisa Bastian for Area Development magazine, America's leading economic development journal with over 42,000 subscribers.

Lisa has served as a Senior Editor / Contributing Writer for over 25 years, creating content for its website and magazine as well as for client brochures marketing cities, states and nations. Typically each "long-form" article is 1,500 to 2,800 words in length, and involves extensive research into the topic and finding the right experts to interview, if needed.

Lisa has won a few prestigious writing awards for articles and brochures created for the magazine or its economic development clients. All this experience has only enhanced her skills used to do research, interview experts, and write quality content for other clients as well.

Relatedly, Lisa also served as Editor of the magazine's "Front Line" business blog, producing over 100 news posts (15 per week). To view 14 samples, click here.

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The Dawn of the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy

Innovation in America Reaches New Heights in America Reaches New Heights

Q&A Interview with American Crane's Karen Northeim (see pgs. 14-15)

Quebec City Is at Forefront of Life Sciences Discoveries

Québec City is renowned among Canadian metros for its multifaceted life sciences community.

Case Study: 4 Reasons for Economic Success in America's Fastest-Growing City

Last June, the U.S. Census Bureau identified Frisco, Texas, as the number-one fastest-growing community in America among cities of 100,000 or more. In 2009 Forbes.com named the city as one of the top 10 places to relocate. Why have people and companies flocked to Frisco?

Frontline: A “Transformative” Trade-Agreement Model for the U.S.

If a ‘high-level” Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement can be signed, it could help create 700,000 new jobs as early as 2015 by eliminating barriers on trade with multiple Pacific Rim Nations.

Regional Report: Pacific Region Focuses on Renewable Energy

Like many other states, those located in America's Pacific region are focusing on energy issues to help them stay competitive, productive, and economically stable.

Canada's Olympic Games Deliver Sustainability

The 2010 Winter Olympics in British Columbia will strongly focus on sustainability.

Canadian Renewable Energy Poised for Growth | Location Canada

Canada is emerging as a North American leader in the exploration and use of renewable energy resources.

Regional Report: Southwest Region Adding Emerging Technology

The Southwest States are holding their own in this roller-coaster economy.

The Wabash Valley Power Alliance: Helping Businesses Grow

By offering affordable, reliable power and working with its community partners, this alliance of electric cooperatives is drawing businesses to its Midwest service territory.

Texas: Varied Industries at Center of Cautious Recovery Plan

Once the top economy in the nation, Texas has taken a hit from the recession. But recovery is underway.

Innovation in America Reaches New Heights

If necessity is the mother of invention, the COVID-19 crisis is driving cooperative innovation by companies, government entities, and healthcare organizations.

Florida: Meeting Challenges Through Non-Traditional Sector Growth

Much of Florida's economic development activity is centered around Orlando, and exports continue to be important.

Texas Enjoys a Competitive Edge in Today's Global Economy

This past March, the state of Texas announced an estimated 370,000 businesses will receive a tax cut of $90 million in the form of a one-year suspension of the unemployment insurance replenishment tax.

Michigan: Life Sciences and Technology Elevating Auto-Devastated Economy

The auto downturn notwithstanding, Michigan continues to attract investment from multiple sectors.

Minnesota: Emerging Industries Flourishing in Spite of Fiscal Challenges

Minnesota is a leader in biotechnology and rapidly gaining momentum as a top location for alternative energy.

Regional Report: The Mountain States Climb with Green Energy and BioScience

Investments by Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming in green energy and bioscience are lifting the Mountain States.

Frontline: The New Economy, Crowdfunding for Civic Projects

For a small but growing number of locales, “crowdfunding” is part of the solution for funding economic development projects.

Louisiana: Traditional and Knowledge-Based Industries Offer a Secure Future

Louisiana has seen lower unemployment and higher job growth than the South and U.S. as a whole.

Bioscience Companies Showing Signs of Strength and Making New Investment

Market Report: The U.S. Auto Industry is Jumpstarting the Manufacturing Sector

With more competitive labor agreements, automakers are building more in the United States, retooling and refurbishing existing plants, and backshoring operations.

Electronics Industry Pushes Innovation, Reaps Rewards

Based on estimates by the Consumer Electronics Association and the boom in mobile computing devices, the electronics industry is poised to reap large revenues in the coming years.

Alaska: Oil and Related Industries Creating Stable Economy

The state's foundational "Big Four" industries are oil and gas, tourism, seafood, and minerals. There is very little opportunity outside of those industries.

2019 Leading Metro Locations: Pacific and South-Atlantic Metros Dominate the List

Metro areas that are hotbeds of technology lead the pack, joined by others showing manufacturing prowess, which has a large economic ripple effect.

Certified megasites are quickly becoming the new standard for large expansions and relocations

Triumph Group's Expansion of Georgia Facility to Create up to 250 Aerospace Jobs

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division will expand its 622,000-square-foot Milledgeville building by 60,000 square feet.

Filling the Labor Pipeline

Those communities that realize tomorrow's workforce will need ever-changing skills are teaming up with area businesses and higher educational institutions to fill the labor pipeline.

Regional Report: South Atlantic States Thriving In Recession Rebound

The South is staying financially fit with investments and innovations in logistics, automotives, energy, biotech, and renewables.

The Rebirth of the "MG" in America

A new version of a famed English sports car will be built in Oklahoma for a Chinese automaker.

"Micropolitan" America's Place in the Location Decision

Have you heard the latest buzzword, "micropolitan"? It's not a hip designer drink, but rather a relatively new Census category with a cool name.

Headquarters Moves Draw Attention

Costs, access to qualified labor, and industrial synergies usually come into play when headquarters move.

Innovation Zones: New Jersey's Newest Technology Neighborhoods

If necessity is the mother of invention, the COVID-19 crisis is driving cooperative innovation by companies, government entities, and healthcare .

Food Processing Industry Continues to Evolve

Food processors worry about rising energy costs among other concerns, while trying to keep up with consumers' demands for healthy, innovative products.

By offering affordable, reliable power and working with its community partners, this alliance of electric cooperatives is drawing businesses to its ...

Leading Metro Locations

(Q4 2019). Metro areas that are hotbeds of technology lead the pack

Georgia State Resources

If necessity is the mother of invention, the COVID-19 crisis is driving cooperative innovation by companies, government entities, and healthcare.

Biotech / Life Sciences

Trends in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment sectors.

Bioscience Companies Showing Signs of Strength and Making New ...

There are still signs of strength and new investments on the horizon to sustain bioscience companies' vitality.

Companies operating inside of "Innovation Zones" in Greater New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark enjoy access to world-class ...

Those communities that realize tomorrow's workforce will need ever-changing skills are teaming up with area businesses and higher ...

Funding options and loans for capital intensive commercial and industrial real estate development projects

Like many other states, those located in America's Pacific region are focusing on energy issues to help them stay competitive, productive, and ...

Regional Report: The South's Automotives, Alternative Energy Sectors Ready to Grow

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