Tom Murdough and The Step2 Company: better the second time around
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Plastic toy and playground equipment manufacturer The Step2 Company credits its high-growth to the dedication of its staff to the values of product quality. Company founder Tom Murdough credits the success of the company to the dedication of the staff and the workforce to the ideals of the company. Murdough insists on hiring only a quality workforce which can contribute to the success of the company's operations. Such an emphasis determines Murdough's location decision, since it has proven successful in his establishment of a plant in Ohio and is proving successful in his establishment of a plant in Bakersfield, California.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 1998
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Marketing muscle: how Ohio does it
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Ohio has been the leader in new facilities and expansions for three consecutive years. However, the state had to battle the possibility of creating more demand for its programs than it could ever hope to supply. In 1992, Ohio announced a series of bills designed to forward its development efforts. The Ohio Job Creation Act, after encountering some opposition, was finally approved, resulting in Ohio's capability to attract expansion and relocation.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 1996
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Illinois: keeping industry on the move
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Illinois, Chicago is enhancing its hub-like transportation infrastructure to provide corporate residents proximity to national and international markets and effectively get their products to market. Chicago's sophisticated, multifaceted transportation connects its businesses and industry by air, rail sear and interstate to the world marketplace.
Publication Name: Site Selection
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1080-7799
Year: 1998
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