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Jerry Szatan is a frequent contributor to industry magazines, newsletters and other publications. Click to download some of his articles in Adobe PDF format.

 


Where Should Amazon Locate  Its New Headquarters? Three Experts Weigh In. Forbes, Oct. 2017.
Comments, along with two others, on the Amazon HQ2 decision in Forbes.

Recent Articles in Trade and Industry Development

  • Why Is There A Skill Shortage/Mismatch?: The article argues that there are many examples of well thought out approaches to training and work force development and asks why they do not seem to be enough.  September, 2015.

  • Will Plant and Equipment Spending Surge in 2015?: Business investment in recent years has been below average even in an era of steady, if slow, growth and low interest rates. January, 2015.

Harnessing the Wind
This article surveys the development of wind power in the United States, including identifying leading states, and the challenges to future growth. It originally appeared in Urban Land in August 2009.  www.uli.org




Headquarters Location Factors Interview 
Mr. Szatan was interviewed about headquarters location decisions by Expansion Solutions magazine in the Oct.-Dec. 2009 issue; see:







Building Freight's Future
The article examines developments in the Chicago-area's freight and distribution sector and plans for infrastructure investment. It originally appeared in Urban Land in April, 2007.



Demographic Shifts Shape Tomorrow's Workforce
The article reviews projected demographic changes in the next ten years and their effects on the workforce; which will continue  to grow older more diverse. It originally appeared in Urban Land in July, 2008.



"Preparing to Work With Prospective Businesses"

This article describes steps that communities can take to prepare themselves to better respond to site selection inquiries and to improve their odds of success with particular emphasis on issues faced by rural communities. It was originally published in a Rural Research Report by the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs.

 


"On Track"

The article describes two new intermodal freight center developments in the Chicago area and their economic impact. Intermodal shipping is growing rapidly and many communities hope to attract logistics-distribution investment. This article originally appeared in Urban Land magazine in January, 2003.

 


"Working With Site Consultants"

The article discusses how consultants can add value in the business site selection process. It originally appeared in ContactCenterWorld.com.

 



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