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W. Va.: New Identification Intelligence Group Convenes
The West Virginia Biometrics Initiative has been renamed and relaunched as the Identification Intelligence Group.Identification Intelligence is a collaborative platform for biometrics, forensics, big data, data analysis, cybersecurity, identity intelligence and identity management organizations and profes...
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Eastman to Invest $1.6 billion in Tennessee
Under Project Inspire, the Eastman Chemical Co. announces it will invest $1.6 billion in its Kingsport site and add 300 new jobs during the next seven years, allowing the company to invest in new growth opportunities, safety and environmental projects, increased warehouse capacity, building renovations an...
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BLS Announces Nine Data Center Sites for AEP
Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company LLC announces the rollout of nine “Data Center Qualified Sites” for American Electric Power, one of the nation’s largest utilities. After a comprehensive review of locations across AEP’s 11-state territory, BLS qualified sites with reliable and redundant power ...
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The Ten Most and Least Expensive Urban Areas
Among the 302 urban areas that participated in the first quarter 2013 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living ranged from more than twice the national average in New York (Manhattan), N.Y. to just over 19 percent below the national average in Har...
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June 2013 BXJ digital issue now available
The June 2013 digital edition of Business Xpansion Journal is now available. To view this issue, please click the image to the right. If you would like to sign up to receive Business Xpansion Journal, click here....
Industries
Manufacturing: Welcome Back to the USA
By Mark Kleszczewski
Reshoring operations gains traction. Will the trend last?
Despite the lingering effects of the…
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Bioenergy Gets Bigger
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Cloud Computing Hits the Mainstream
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Creating Family-Friendly Spaces
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The Promise of Brand America
May 29, 2013
News
W. Va.: New Identification Intelligence Group Convenes
The West Virginia Biometrics Initiative has been renamed and relaunched as the Identification Intelligence Group.Identification Intelligence…
Other Post
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Eastman to Invest $1.6 billion in Tennessee
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BLS Announces Nine Data Center Sites for AEP
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The Ten Most and Least Expensive Urban Areas
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Find Your Silver Lining in the Clouds
May 30, 2013
Quality Places
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Alabama Extends Professional Hospitality
By Rachel Duran
When businesses expand or relocate operations to Alabama, they will find economic developers who are partners in…
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New York: Big Happens Here
Written and compiled by Rachel Duran
New York’s Legislators have had a long list of proposed initiatives to consider… -
Nebraska’s Employment Creates Economic Certainty
By David Hodes
Nebraska, it seems, has a built-in resistance to failure.
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Maryland Invests in Its Entrepreneurs
By Sharon H. Fitzgerald
“Everybody seems to win,” says Dominick Murray, secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic… -
Iowa’s Growth Balanced by a Steady Economic Climate
By David Hodes
Iowa has consistently been a strong state for economic development during the recession and recovery. While last…
Tyson Gifford says:
It's great to hear some positive news for the auto industry. The auto industry is such a key part of the manufacturing industry, and I think it's important for the U.S. to remain strong in this industry.Steven Howard says:
I am optimistic about manufacturing growth in the US, especially with reports showing the skyrocketing production costs in China. However, intellectual property theft is still a major problem, and something that needs to be addressed properly.Charlie Grantham says:
Marc, Thanks for the comment. You raise a very interesting point. What we are finding is that people put community first and THEN they figure out the job angle. We contend that the way to solve this problem is for communities to begin building out (and sponsoring through Economic Development) what we call Business Community Centers which can serve as a 'virtual portal' to the global world of ecommerce. You can hear more on our blog radio show. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fwt-guild/2012/05/04/foresight-2025--special-report--third-places. charlieCharlie Grantham says:
Glenn, You are so right. WE suspect that the leadership re-development will begin withing communities and non-traditional venues. In fact. we are developing a template call "talent integration ecosystems". More detail if you like at ForeSight 2025 (do a Google). CMarc LeVine says:
Great article. Having spent more than 30 years in both human resources management and staffing industry management I can add something to this discussion, which is rarely expressed. I agree with most of your reasons for talent migration appeal. People want to live and work in desirable communities, for sure. But - and it is a big BUT - they do not wish to uproot their families from these great communities when their job ends. What most look at when they consider living in a nice community is proximity to other companies with jobs they are equally suitable for when a job change is necessary. Economic Developers should be always thinking about developing clusters of similar opportunity in and around communities. In this particular case, the competition among employers is a good thing - even for the employers that want to recruit talent to their areas and are afraid they won't come due to lack of secondary opportunities. Best Regards, Marc LeVine Director of Expand Across America www.expandacrossamerica.org Sponsored by The Midmarket Institute www.midmarket.orgGlenn J. Gooding says:
Appears to be a very forward thinking concept that will require some massive change in the thought processes and behaviors of the current teachings in "B" schools and in Corporate America today. The old command and control is not working today. Time to rethink what it takes to be an effective leader.