【正确答案】To Joe Simpson, Managing Director
From (your name), Personal Assistant
Date (today's date)
Subject RELOCATION TO THE UNITED STATES
Introduction
Following the request by the Managing Director to investigate a possible site for the company's relocation to the United States, I have studied statistical data provided by the US Department of Labor and articles from leading trade journals.
Findings
Supporting Industries
High technology industry is mostly based in the southwest and northeast of America. Many semi-conductor and software firms are located in the southwest. The northeast also plays host to software companies, and also to companies producing medical and surgical equipments.
High Tech Employment
Of employees working in high technology industry, the greatest concentrations are, not surprisingly, also in these areas. California, and neighboring Texas both show high levels of workers in the technological sector in terms of numbers (1,000,000 and 400,000 respectively) and as a percentage of the non-agricultural workforce. New York and New Jersey also show a high percentage of the workforce in this industry, but both states only have about half the number working in California.
The immediate impression from these findings is that the company should confine its investigation to the southwest of America, as this area offers both the workforce and supporting industries required by a company manufacturing CDROMS. University's Reputation
The University of Texas located in the city of Austin, ranks among the top twenty in the US in research funding. This will be a factor in attracting high-tech people.
Government Aid
In terms of government aid in the form of research funding and financial incentives, the State of Texas, particularly the city of Austin, offers the most incentives. It has a package of financial and other incentives, including a favorable lease on land in the University's research park and subsidized mortgages for relocating employees.
Quality of Life
The city of Austin also offers a high quality of life which is also considered a key factor in relocation. Firms in this industry must attract quality professionals and employees. They are mobile and choose the place where they Will live according to the quality of life it offers.
Technology Zone
The city has been successful in attracting other important firms such as MCC, Lockhead, 3M, and Motorola. The city seems to have a thriving culture of technology and related industries.
Recommendation
The company should strongly consider relocating to the State of Texas, around the city of Austin.
Reasons
1. The area has a large number of skilled workers.
2. It has supporting industries around the areas.
3. The University of Texas is a "cutting age" technology university producing both human resources and technological advances.
4. Financial aid is available from the state.
5. The city offers a high standard of living, necessary to attract and retain high calibre employees.
6. Several other firms have relocated to this area, establishing a technological community of related industries.