ONTARIO: Creative and Competitive

The World Happiness Report ranks Canada the happiest country in the G7 and sixth out of 158 countries globally while The World Health Organization ranks Canada ninth in the world for life expectancy. Ontario has the highest rate of post-secondary education attainment among OECD countries. Toronto is more affordable…

RHODE ISLAND: Designers, Innovators, Makers

Hearing how Rhode islanders consider their own work culture is worth reading:

“Resourcefulness, commitment, creativity – these are the characteristics that drive Rhode Island’s culture. We work furiously, we love our neighborhoods fiercely, and we don’t believe in giving up. That’s what shapes our culture of designers, innovators…

FLORIDA: The Future is Here

Florida is at the top of the economic food chain for many reasons, location and climate being two of the best. Fueled by a world-class infrastructure, a young, educated and diverse workforce, global gateways, a state of the art high-speed technology backbone, and one of the most business…

MINNESOTA: Small Towns, Big Business

Minnesota is a study in contrast with its small town feel and Fortune 500 companies. From a quality of life standpoint the only obstacle is a little bit of cold weather during the winter. If one can get over that the next discovery is 10,000 lakes, festivals galore, clean…

WEST VIRGINIA: Fiscally Responsible, Lower Costs

West Virginia is located in the heart of Appalachia, strategically located and connected to major metropolitan areas with road-to-rail accessibility up and down the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

The Mountain State’s diverse economy has moved beyond its history of resource extraction to include a robust array…