Despite its economic challenges, California will always be the Golden State because of its sheer size and cultural influence. This month, we report on the state’s success in landing two corporate headquarters and consolidated operations of a major pharmaceutical company.

Plus... New Jersey is ratcheting up its economic development efforts; Develop Indy looks overseas for opportunities; Canadian businesses are encouraged to go abroad for market opportunities ––especially China and India; and, Louisville has a cool approach to revitalizing commercial corridors.

Read more about these developments –– plus a healthy sampling of quotes and project wins and expansions –– in the holiday–delayed July 2010 The Retention Monthly.

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