recession, economic slow-down, a stagnant economy - these are all terms that seem to permeate most of what we read, hear, or see in various media these days. While it is true that many indicators point toward economic distress in this country, it is also obvious that strategic business decision-makers continue to plan for life beyond 2008. In fact, through these challenging economic conditions, these decision-makers have been establishing and continue to locate and open critical business operations, creating significant jobs and investing billions of dollars in the U.S. economy.