April 1, 2010
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No fooling: This week's SiteNet Dispatch features fresh content from the latest issue of Site Selection:

  • IndianaNew projects and new programs combine to build Indiana's electric-vehicle infrastructure, in Power Ties.
  • Central AmericaCosta Rica continues to lead the way in Central America when it comes to medical device manufacturing. But Nicaragua has plenty to offer too, in Offshore Platform.
IPA World News 
  • There's more expansion news online in global project coverage from London-based partner Oxford Intelligence. This week's installment includes:

    • "OneAccess Launches Australian Office"

    • "Avoca Sets Up London Office"

    • "B Braun Establishes Indian Partnership"

    • "Gemalto Expands Activities in Sweden"

    • "Jenoptik Launches Centre in South Korea"
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    travel blog launch SiteNet.com is about to launch a new travel blog, designed to offer today's business traveler the latest road tips, observations and recommendations from Site Selection staff in the hotels, restaurants, traffic jams, airports, railcars and middle seats of the world. But the blog's name is still up in the air. Got an idea? Send it to us at editor@conway.com by Wednesday, April 7. If your name is chosen, you'll always know where you are in the future, thanks to the new GPS device you'll be receiving courtesy of Conway Data.


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Editor's Note 

    Soar to New Heights: More than 60 years of adventures in both aviation and economic development give McKinley Conway, the globetrotting and visionary founder of Site Selection publisher Conway Data, a truly unique perspective. His brand new book, "Economic Development: A Flight Plan for Success," provides valuable guidance for new leaders in the field and refreshing insights for development executives at any level. Read more about it here and order it directly from Amazon.com.

    Airport Cities 21: The New Global Transport Centers of the 21st Century:Which major airports will dominate the world air transport system in the early 21st century? The author looks at new airports at Denver, Osaka, Hong Kong, and Munich and discusses their impact on global development. Also, the book discusses site requirements and planning concepts for new global airports and related facilities. Order it directly from Amazon.com.

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