Area's Industries - Local Infrastructure Needs

Sample Industries: Many cities economies are driven by an industry or two. For example, Seattle's main industry is information technology. Washington D.C. is known for the politics, and LA's economy concentrates heavily on the entertainment industry. Two of the industries examined here include energy and tourism. Many cities with rich histories, significant cultural attractions, or a "hook" can attract people from other areas, who then bring money into the economy as they spend dollars on lodging, entertainment, food, and attractions. Energy is an industry that has historical roots in Texas, with its oil and gas reserves. However, with limited deregulation, other areas have also joined the energy industry to great success. Constellation Energy serves as an example of one such company.

Energy industry: Constellation Energy, a Fortune 200 company, has headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Constellation Energy provides and generates competitive energy . Through its regulated energy provider, Baltimore Gas and Electric, the company meets the energy needs of Central Maryland. Mayo A. Shattuck serves the organization as its president, chairman of the board, and chief executive.

Tourism industry: International Port Services provides luggage shipping solutions , specializing in international luggage shipping. Such a service enables clients to travel light to their destinations, without the added weight of baggage.

Tourism industry: Captain Cook Resorts offers Waikiki vacation rental condos. Tourists need short term accommodations such as those found at the Ilikai Marina, Waikiki Grand, and Marine Surf . Captain Cook Resorts serves as an example of a kind of tourist accommodation for a popular tourist destination. Consider proximity to attractions and activities when planning a vacation.

Employment industry: Roth Staffing Companies, L.P. provides temporary staffing services through its specialized staffing divisions that include Ultimate Staffing Services, Ledgent.com, Adams & Martin Group, and Enhansis. These divisions staff for clerical/light industrial, accounting/finance, legal, and vendor management systems, respectively. Jobs provide members of the community with an incentive to remain in the community and make social and cultural investments in the area.