Faced with the reality that Mercer County was running out of land for industrial and business development, the county’s lead economic development agency launched a grand plan – Strategy 1000 – to create 1,000 acres of development-ready property. A decade later, it says that goal has been met.

That's the cover story of the May 2008 Mercer County Business Chronicle, which appears free inside Monday, April 28's issue of The Herald.

Also inside:

Milestones -- Happy birthday to us: The

Business Chronicle looks back at people we’ve met in our first year of publication.

Behind the wheel: -- The 2008 Focus is Ford’s better idea: A car that listens – while offering noteworthy fuel economy, too.

Executive profile -- The pair of administrators who are leading Thiel College temporarily during its presidential search are anything but caretakers.

Chamber dates -- Events hosted and toasted by local chambers of commerce.

What’s cookin’ -- The menu at Hog Wild BBQ and More caters to many tastes, but it’s the pork barbecue that keeps the customers coming to the Grove City restaurant.

It’s your market -- Take advantage of chance meetings in informal settings to make a favorable impression with prospective clients.