Originally Published MX November/December 2002

BUSINESS PLANNING & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Ten U.S. regions for the medtech executive's expansion
itinerary in 2003.

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For medtech executives with expansion on their minds, the search for suitable sites often begins where others have already gone. Tried-and-true regions in New England, California, Florida, and Minnesota still make for a compelling draw—but they aren't the only areas that should be of interest to medtech companies.

The profiles on these pages offer a glimpse at 10 U.S. regions that manufacturers shouldn't pass over when looking for new development sites. Whether they are relative newcomers to medical technology or unsung areas that already have a strong industry presence, all of these regions share an interest in attracting more medtech companies.