Oklahoma: Wide Range of Industry

By Rachel Hamilton

Falling oil prices have not been disastrous for Oklahoma’s diversified economy, which has seen expansions in nanotechnology, aerospace, and wind energy.

Rogers County has seen job creation and expansions. “We have a startup nanotech company in our industrial park that we’ve got our eye on…

Missouri Thrives on Synergy

By Rachel Hamilton

In 2014, Missouri “had the best year ever in terms of project activity,” says Subash Alias, Vice President of Business Recruitment for the Missouri Partnership. The state saw $6 billion in investment in 155 projects that created about 28,500 jobs.

Of those projects, 119 were expansions…

Alabama: Key Player in Regional Economic Boom

By Rachel Hamilton

“One thing that has been most notable for us has been the alignment that has occurred between economic development and education in our state,” says Secretary Greg Canfield of the Alabama Department of Commerce, adding that the alignment is visible at all levels from pre-kindergarten up…

Kentucky Seeks to Maintain Momentum

By Rachel Hamilton

“The biggest news for us is that we’re coming off a record year,” says Erik Dunnigan, deputy secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.

In 2014, Kentucky saw more than 350 new location or expansion announcements, which are projected to create more than 15,000…

Idaho’s New Tax Incentive Fosters Rapid Growth

By Rachel Hamilton

“The flagship moment for us was July 1, 2014 when we were able to pass The Tax Reimbursement Incentive,” says Jeffery Sayer, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce.

Idaho’s Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI) is aimed at companies seeking to expand in or move to Idaho…