Published Works of McKinley Conway, Part 1: This work represents the background for the emergence of the new science of geo-economics Primary focus: systematizing corporate facility planning and area economic development to build strong economies and hence provide a better quality of life..
1. "Geographical Distribution of Engineering Research and Related Industries in the United States." Southeastern Research Institute. 1948. 74 pp. Reprinted 1987 as IDRC research study number 37. 2. "Directory of Engineering Data Sources." Southeastern Research Institute, 1948, 64 pp. 22 cm. A guide to American literature in engineering and related sciences. 3. "Industrial Research in Georgia." Southern Assn. of Science and Industry, Atlanta, Sept. 15, 1949. 9 pp. 4. "Survey of Southern Organizations." Southern Assn. of Science and Industry, Atlanta, April 24, 1950, 13 pp. 5. "Science and Insurance," The Insurance Index, Dunne Publications, Louisville, Ky., 1951. 6. "Research, The South's New Resource." Georgia Engineering Society. Atlanta, Jan. 29, 1951. 7. "Directory of Southern Research Services and Facilities," Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Jan.-Feb., 1951. pp. 7-14. 8. "The Banker and the Scientist," Southern Banker, McFadden Publications, Atlanta, Aug. 1951, pp. 22-23. 9. "The Secret of Southern Progress," Journal of Southern Research, Sept.-Oct., 1951, pp. 11-16. 10. "Super Weapons in the Land of Cotton," Think, International Business Machines, New York, Oct. 1951. 11. "Are Science and Socialism Inseparable?" Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Nov.-Dec., 1951, pp. 11-12. 12. "Dynamic New Forces Mold South's Future," Southern Industrial Directory, 1952. 60 pp. 13. "The Use of Research in Industrial Development," annual Southern industrial Development Conference. Charlotte, N.C., Oct. 27, 1952. 14. "Automatic Processes for Southern Industry," Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Sept.-Oct. 1952. pp. 22-24. 15. "The Value of Research in Industrial Development," Journal of Southern Research, Atlanta. Nov.-Dec. 1952, pp. 29-31. 16. "Ten Point Program for South," Southern Industrial Directory, Atlanta. 1953. 80 pp. 17. "Modern Research Progress in the South." (Presented before Food and Drug Law Forum, Emory University, in cooperation with the Food Law Institute, Atlanta, May 7, 1953) The Food, Drug, Cosmetic Law Journal, Commerce Clearing House, Chicago, July 1953. pp. 445-451. 18. "Amazing Expansion of Industry," Editor and Publisher, Oct. 31, 1953. pp. 174-176, 188. 19. "To Grow or Not to Grow." Industrial Development Symposium. Indiana State Commercial Executives Assn., Michigan City, Ind. May 24, 1954. 20. "Regionalism and Regional Development," Southern Chemical Industry, Atlanta. May-June 1954. p. 6. 21. "Paint Industry Survey," (index of manufacturers of paint and allied products), Southern Chemical Industry, Sept.-Oct 1954. pp. 7-21. 22. "Opportunities for Small Manufacturers," Southern Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn., Atlanta. Oct. 1, 1954. 23. "The Value of Libraries in Industrial Research," Southeastern Library Assn. 16th biennial conference. Atlanta, Oct. 1, 1954. 24. "Area Development Activities Across the U.S.," Western Area Development Conference, San Francisco, Stanford Research Institute. Nov. 17, 1954. 25. "Area Development Activities Across the U.S.," Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach, Calif., Nov. 22, 1954. 26. "Chemical Industry Survey Soap and Allied Products," Southern Chemical Industry, Nov.-Dec. 1954. pp. 7-16. 27. "Glass-making Industry in the South," Southern Chemical Industry, March-April, 1955. pp. 7-10. 28. "Industrial Progress Creates New Opportunities for the Legal Profession," Southeastern Law Review Conference, Emory University, Atlanta. April 29, 1955. 29. "Nationwide Competition in Industrial Development." Proceedings of Western Area Development Conference, Sept. 8-9, 1955, Portland, Ore., conducted by Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, Calif. pp. 19-27. 30. "Public Relations Program for the South," (remarks on receiving Advertising Federation of America award for regional program) Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 13, 1955. 31. "How to Pick Growth Firms," Industrial Development. Sept.-Oct., 1955. pp. 7-10. 32. "The Research Approach to Promotion and Advertising." Southern Industrial Development Council, Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 31, 1955. 33. "Ten Reasons for Southern Economic Progress," Manufacturers Record. (Blue Book Supplement). Atlanta, 1956. pp. 9-14. 34. "The Atom - Multi-billion Southern Industry," Manufacturers Record, Jan. 1956. pp. 11-18. 35. "Building Blocks for Better Community Development," Great Lakes States Industrial Development Council, Madison, Wis., Jan. 6, 1956. 36. "Solar Energy Research Opens New Opportunities for South," Manufacturers Record, Atlanta. Feb. 1956. pp. 20-22. 37. "Agriculture and Industry: Partners in Southern progress," 53rd annual meeting, Assn. of Southern Agricultural Workers, Atlanta, Feb. 6, 1956. 38. "South Gains in Electronics," Manufacturers Record, April, 1956. pp. 9-13. 39. "Aircraft and Missile Industry (in South)," Manufacturers Record, July, 1956. pp. 8-17. 40. "Selecting, Contacting and Selling Industrial Prospects," Conference on Industrial Development, Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 7, 1956. 41. "Optimism is Essential," Oklahoma Development Council, Tulsa, Nov. 14, 1956. 42. "Advertising and Direct Mail in Industrial Development," Southern Assn. of State Planning and Development Agencies. Oklahoma City, Okla., Nov. 15, 1956. 43. "Selecting, Contacting and Selling Industrial Prospects," Iowa Industrial Development Clinic, Iowa Development Commission. Des Moines, Iowa. Jan. 24, 1957. 44. "Increased Responsibility of the Chamber of Commerce in Industrial Development," American Chamber of Commerce Executives, annual conference, Boston, Oct. 23, 1956. Journal of American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Washington, D.C., Jan. 1957, pp. 23-24. 45. "Selecting, Contacting and Selling Industrial Prospects," Louisiana Industrial Development Conference, Shreveport, La., Feb. 7, 1957. 46. "The Phenomenon of Growth," Southern Industrial Editors Assn., Atlanta, Mar. 26, 1957. 47. "New Horizons for the Industrial Development Profession," American Industrial Development Council, 32nd annual meeting, Chicago, April 1, 1957. 48. "Nationwide Competition between Communities," How to Get Ready for Industry Conference, General Extension Division of Florida, Avon Park. April 24, 1957. 49. "The Intense Competition in Industrial Development," First Pennsylvania Industrial Development Clinic, Harrisburg, Pa., May 16, 1957. 50. "Competition in Industrial Development," South Texas Industrial Development Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 17, 1957. 51. "Competition in Industrial Development," Arizona Development Luncheon, Phoenix, June 18, 1957. 52. "Cooperation between Public and Private Development Agencies," Proceedings of the Southern Assn. of State Planning and Development Agencies Point Clear Conference, Oct. 10, 1957. 53. Gold Mine on Main Street, documentary film script. 16mm, full-color, 25-min. Industrial Sound Films, Atlanta, 1958. 54. "Optimism Can Be Justified," Southern Advertising and Publishing, Atlanta, April, 1958. 55. Introduction and premiere of film, Gold Mine on Main Street, American Industrial Development Council, April 14, 1958, Atlanta. 56. "Improving the Effectiveness of Development Programs," Annual Meeting of American Railway Development Assn., Cincinnati, Ohio. April 28, 1958. 57. "On the Brighter Side," (economic outlook), The Editors Forum, Georgia Press Assn., May, 1958, pp. 4-S. 58. "The 'Forward Look' in Industrial Development," address before the New England Council annual industrial development dinner, Springfield, Mass., May 21, 1958. 59. "Increasing the Effectiveness of Industrial Development Activities," American Management Assn. Seminar, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y., Aug. 4-8, 1958. 60. "Industrial Progress in the South," a report to the Southern Governors Conference, from the Committee on Industrial Development. Lexington, Ky., Sept. 24, 1958. 16 pp. 61. "The South Reports to the Nation," Industrial Development, (Blue Book edition) 1959. pp. 6-9. 62. "Industrial Land Prices" (a national survey), Industrial Development, Atlanta, Jan. 1959. pp. 11-14. 63. "Key Location Factors for Washington," Washington D.C. Board of Trade. Feb. 9, 1959. 64. "The Registered Community Audit," Industrial Development, April 1959. pp. 6-9. (A proposed uniform format for analyzing community economic potential.) 65. "The South's Competitive Position," report to the Southern Governors Conference, presented by the Committee on Industrial Development, Asheville, N.C. Oct. 13, 1959. 16 pp. 66. "Prospects, Advertising" (marketing electric utility services), Edison Electric Institute, Sixth Annual Area Development Workshop, Phoenix, Ariz. Oct. 21, 1959. 67. "The State of Hawaii" (economic potential of statehood), Industrial Development, Dec. 1959. pp. 17-32. 68. Area Development: A Guide For Community Leaders. 1960. 2 vols. With Frank Stedman. Vol. I. Understanding the Growth Process, Organizing for Area Development, Area and Community Analysis, Planning and Zoning, Financing, Buildings, Selling, Future Trends. 278 pp. Vol. II. Bibliography. 142 pp. 69. "Washington's Future in Industrial Development," The Governor's Industrial Development Banquet. Seattle. Mar. 9, 1960. 70. "National Roundup of Industrial Development Activity," American Industrial Development Council, 35th annual conference, Atlantic City, N.J. March 29, 1960. 71. "The Factors for Expansion Planning," Industrial Development, Site Selection Handbook supplement. Oct. 1960. pp. 64-76. 72. "What's Wrong with Industrial Development in the South?" Southern Industrial Development Council, Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 24, 1960. 73. "Development Trends Here and Abroad," Missouri Industrial Development Conference, Missouri Resources and Development Commission, Jefferson City. Oct. 31, 1960. 74. "Reference Value Success Factor in Development Advertising," Industrial Development, Atlanta. May, 1961. pp. 63-79. Includes bibliography. 75. "Success Factors in Industrial Development Advertising," Assn. of Railroad Advertising Managers, New Orleans, May 9, 1961. 76. "North Dakota: Surprising Growth and Potential," Industrial Development. Atlanta. Sept. 1961. pp. 17-48. 77. "New Techniques of Regional Industrial Advertising,"Southern Assn. of State Planning and Development Agencies annual meeting, Oct. 11, 1961, Atlanta. 78. "The Pressure Is on (competition for new industry)," Georgia State Chamber of Commerce, luncheon address. Atlanta, Dec. 13, 1961. 79. "The Space Age Moves South," Industrial Development (54th annual "Blue Book of Southern Progress" edition). 1962. pp. 4-13. 80. "Getting the Most from Your Promotion Budget," ("Advertising Research Newsletter," 1956) Area Digest. Fall 1962. pp. 40-43. 81. "R&D Expansion Creates New Image for Long Island," Industrial Development. Nov. 1962. pp. 57-72. 82. "The Development Decade," Business Lecture Series, Georgia State College, Atlanta, Nov. 29, 1962. 83. "State and Provincial Development Agencies" (2nd annual study), Industrial Development. Feb. 1963. pp 6-16. Includes directory. See also Aug. 1961. 84. What Research Can Do for Overall Community Development, annual management conference, American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Atlanta, Oct. 29, 1963. 85. "Preparing Your Community for Industrial Development," 1964-68. (Series of monographs prepared for Agency for International Development). In Spanish and Portuguese:
87. Fomento! Organizing for Progress, Film script for 16mm full color and sound. 28 mins. English, Spanish, Portuguese. 1965. (Sponsored by Agency for International Development). 88. "Project LAND: Locations in Appalachia for New Development." Feb. 1965. 30 pp. 89. "Area and Industrial Development (El Desarrollo Regional e Industrial), Proceedings of the First Interamerican Seminar on the Organization and Promotion of Private Enterprise," June 15-18, 1965. Caracas, Venezuela. Published in Spanish. 124 pp. Project for Agency for International Development. 90. Area Development Organizations. Principles of organizing for development. The pyramid concept. Secret of U.S. progress. Organizations above the state level. State development organizations. Local development organizations. Rural community improvement organizations. Supporting organizations. 1966. 331 pp. includes geographical index of several thousand U.S. organizations. 91. "Organizing for Development: the Pyramid Concept." 1967. 24 pp. illus. (Issued also in Spanish and Portuguese). Sponsored by Agency for International Development. 92. "Community Audit and Area Data Outline," 1967. 32 pp. (Issued in English and Spanish.) Sponsored by Agency for International Development. 93. "Does Development Effort Pay?" Report shows $65 to $1 return. One of the things we like best about the Puerto Rican program is that officials have been alert enough to keep a running tally on the amount of money invested in the development effort and the benefits enjoyed. Industrial Development. March-April 1967. p. 1. 94. "State Science Programs," Joint Army-Navy Research Reserve Seminar, Lockheed-Georgia Research Laboratory, April 15, 1967. 95. "Role of Science in the Economic Development of Georgia," annual banquet, Georgia Academy of Science. Stone Mountain, Ga., April 28, 1967. 96. "A Research Program for Industry," Industrial Development Research Council. Washington, D.C., May 19, 1967. 97. "The Management of and Response to Urbanization in the South: Industrial Viewpoint," Southern Regional Conference on Urbanization, University of Georgia and North Carolina State University, Atlanta, May 31, 1967. 98. "The Most Underrated Generation in American History," (commencement address) Dekalb College, Decatur, Ga., June 3, 1967. 99. "The War against Time: Improving the Time Cycle in Development," Interamerican development seminar, Arequipa, Peru, July 12, 1967. Agency for International Development. 100. Study of the Potential Traffic for the Proposed Chattahoochee River Navigation Channel to Atlanta, Sept. 1967. 140 pp. plus appendix. 101. "AID at the Crossroads!" June 1968. 56 pp. illus. 102. "A Feasibility Study for a Regional Slaughterhouse in Carazo, Nicaragua." For Agency for International Development. Feb. 1968. 53 pp. illus. 103. "Travel Investment, a New Guide to Investment Opportunities in Resort, Recreation and Hospitality Facilities," Nov. 1968, pp. 2-3 (foreword to new reference publication), 128 pp. 104. "Travel Investment Study for the Economic Development Council of Northeast Pennsylvania", Dec. 1968. 30 pp. 105. "The AID/PEP Program for Mobilizing Private Enterprise and Local Initiative in Latin America." A. Short-term orientation tours. B. Interamerican development seminars. C. Working materials. D. Investment promotion reports. E. U.S. development specialists. F. Interns. (Summary Report).Dec. 1968.138 pp. illus. Appendix. Sponsored by the Agency for International Development. 106. "Mobilizing Private Enterprise and Local Initiative in Latin America: the AID/PEP Program," Dec. 1968. 22 pp. 107. Travel Investment Opportunity: "Otocsin" Proposed Resort Complex, Clearfield County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. March 1969, 91 pp. illus. 108. Travel Investment Study: Moraine Reservoir, Butler County, Pa., and Shenango Reservoir, Mercer County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. April 1969, 73 pp. illus. 109. Travel Investment Opportunity: Prince Gallitzen State Park, Cambria County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. April 1969. 83 pp. illus. 110. Travel Investment Study: Black Moshannon State Park and Blanchard Reservoir, Centre County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. May 1969. 51 pp. illus. 111. Travel Investment Study: Kinzua Dam Allegheny National Forest, Warren and Forest Counties, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. June 1969. 51 pp. 112. Travel Investment Study: Ohiopyle-Great Meadows, Fayette County, Pa. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. June 1969. 40 pp. 113. Summary of Investor Reaction to Pennsylvania's Travel Investment Opportunities. For Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Oct. 15, 1969. 153 pp. 114. "New Trends in Travel Investment," Texas Realtor, June 1970. Ten reasons large diversified firms go into real estate investments. 115. A Management Concept for the Lake Lanier Islands. A guide to investor/concessionaire arrangements and operating policies. 1970. 100 pp. 116. Survey of Community Audit Programs. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. May 1971. 117. "The War against the Clock." Everyone in the development field today is engaged in an uphill struggle against the most relentless enemy of all time. Never in the history of the profession have there been so many time-consuming pre-development activities. And never has the monetary cost of time been so great. Site Selection. 1974. p. 242. 118. "True Professionals Give Due Credit." The magazine (not named) would have its readers believe that it was the pioneer in development of a comprehensive plant location checklist or community audit. The comprehensive checklist was published here in ID in our October 1957 issue nearly 10 years before our rival. Industrial Development. Jan 1975. p 2. 119. New Industries of the Seventies. 1978. 302 pp. With Linda L. Liston. 120. Marketing Industrial Buildings and Sites. Introduction: promotion is not a dirty word! The sellers: promotion and marketing organizations. The customers: target industry groups, companies, executives. Elements of a marketing plan. Media advertising. Special publications. Selling a specific building or site. Marketing professional services. Outlook for the future. 1980. 358 pp. Hard cover. 121. Geo-Economics: A New Science in the Service of Mankind. A study for the Industrial Development Research Council. The new geo-economic discipline is directly responsible for significant achievements in the planning and implementation of a large number of projects which have created jobs and other benefits for societies around the world. Yet the new technical capability is little known or appreciated outside the circle of those who practice it. May 1983. 45 pp. 122. "Geo-Economics: A New Science in the Service of Mankind." Monograph. 5pp. Excerpted from IDRC Research Report No. 31. 123. "The Geo-Economists: A New Profession for the Market of Jobs," The Futurist. World Future Society. April 1984. pp. 58-59. 124. "Geo-Economics: The Emerging Science." The first of a series which outlines the origin, present scope, and future of a new science which is significant for all professionals involved in the facility planning profession. Industrial Development. Sept.-Oct. 1984. pp. 4-7. 125. "Geo-Economics and Corporate Asset Management." A summary of the early efforts to develop the subscience of corporate growth planning and real property management. Industrial Development. Nov.-Dec. 1984. pp. 14-19. 126. "New Plant Locations." A review and forecast. Monograph. 1987. 10 pp. 127. "Geo-economics Today and Tomorrow." Quantification of the key variables in the science of geo-economics is of paramount importance to efficient industrial development. A great deal of work remains. Building data bases and improving our research methods are high priorities. Paper for IDRC Orlando conference. Industrial Development. March-April 1987. pp. 304-306. 128. "The New Basic Industries Have You Revised Your Strategy?" A recent IDRC seminar discussed the concept that knowledge is now the world currency, and the top facility location factor is where the brains are. To this we add that factories that produce ideas and data are the new basic industries. Site Selection. April 1987. p. 252. 129. "Privatization Be Sure to Read the Instructions!" The tried and true American private enterprise system that we couldn't give away 25 years ago has a new name: "privatization." And, it's suddenly the straw at which many a floundering socialist bureaucrat from darkest Africa to main street USA is grasping. Even Soviet planners are succumbing to the charm of the "new" concept. Site Selection. Oct.1987. p. 956. 130. "Changes in the South." When I was a student at Georgia Tech during the late 1930s Gwinnett County was a place out in the country where people grew cotton. Now my neighbors create satellite equipment and other sophisticated systems for customers around the world. Gwinnett Daily News. June 15, 1988. 131. "Geo-Economics: A New Science in the Service of Mankind." Definition: geo-economics is the science of integrating investment strategies with the resources and objectives of specific geographic entities to achieve appropriate economic development and, thus, a better quality of life. Pamphlet. 1988. 132. "Three Strong Forces Allied for the Advancement of the Vital New Science of Geo-economics." Pamphlet. 1988. 133. "Are Latin American Investment Programs Forever Comatose?" During the past 20 years, while many nations sharpened their skills at attracting outside investment, the nations of Latin America have become less effective. Many have virtually dropped out of competition abandoning programs that were once very promising. Site Selection. Dec. 1989. p. 1464. 134. "Area Development Executives and Global Super Projects." Those who provide the leadership for economic development programs around the world are very special. They are creative people who necessarily and routinely make bold development plans. They are not afraid to dream. Pamphlet for World Development Council. 1991. 135. "Engineers, Builders and Global Super Projects." A conservative estimate indicates that the world will add one billion more people by the year 2000. What a monumental challenge for the construction industry! The world must have new productive facilities built on a scale to match its needs. Pamphlet for the World Development Council. 1991. 136. Paper for Maryland Industrial Development Association special publication.
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