Ontario's Unprecedented Investments

Economy of the Great Lakes Region continues to Flatline.
By Rachel Duran

Ontario’s officials are backing up their claim to create a solid infrastructure foundation to ensure businesses are more globally competitive. “We’re making unprecedented infrastructure investments to provide a solid foundation for jobs and prosperity,” says Brad…

Where is the Money in 2016?

Economy of the Great Lakes region continues to flatline.
Interview by Rachel Duran

In the first quarter of 2016 the health of the U.S. economy will come down to the American consumer as business investment and trade are expected to remain weak. At this time, the economy is running…

Massachusetts: Innovation is its Business

Compiled by Rachel Duran

The commonwealth of Massachusetts remains a competitive place to start, grow and or expand a diverse array of businesses, writes Paul McMorrow, director of policy and communications for the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. In an email correspondence, Morrow attributes the commonwealth…

Indiana Accelerates its Play for Human Capital

By Rachel Duran

Photo courtesy of Huntington County United Economic Development

Indianans are known for being modest; however, economic development officials are well aware they need to tell the story of the state’s economic comeback through a larger megaphone.

A combination of corporate and personal tax reductions, the addition…

Data-Driven Strategy Powers Colorado

By Rachel Duran

Colorado’s economic development leaders are making use of data intelligence in regard to the state’s industry clusters in order to achieve a higher return on investment. This involves looking not just at industry growth but also at market segmentation.

For example, what area within aerospace…