Bike Sharing Gets Into Gear

By Mark Kleszczewski

Worldwide, bike share services have jumped 700 percent in five years.

As vibrant, livable communities which are walkable and compact become increasingly desirable, bike sharing programs are taking on a growing role in facilitating the “live-work-play” lifestyle, especially in urban centers underserved by public transit…

The Great Outdoors is Good for Business

By Mark Kleszczewski

Beautiful settings inspire owners of outdoor product companies.

From ski resort vacations to family camping getaways, outdoor recreation covers a wide variety of pursuits and has always played a major role in boosting the quality of life for people across the country.
It’s difficult, if not…

Partnerships for Global Innovative Opportunities

By Mona Pearl

Use partnerships as a form of FDI.

George Bernard Shaw’s saying, “We don’t stop playing games because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing games” can be transferred into the global business world. Companies may not become old, but definitely stale and…

Co-Working Spaces and Networks Grow Clean Tech Sector

By Rachel Duran

The nation’s efforts to go green prop up clean tech.

A strategy is underway in Los Angeles to rebuild an industrial core with tomorrow’s industries and technologies, situated in a four-mile clean tech corridor located in the east central portion of Los Angeles. This…

Chicago is Overcoming Manufacturing’s Deeper Problem

By Rachel Duran
Organization trains manufacturing talent and attracts jobs back to Chicago’s west side.
When Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released his report on jobs and growth for the city, the No. 1 strategy centered on expanding the advanced manufacturing sector. One of the influencers behind the strategy comes…