Connecticut Legislature Bolsters Manufacturing Legacy

By Rachel Duran

The 2014 Connecticut legislative session was a productive one for economic development in the state, where two major manufacturing initiatives were signed into law.

The Connecticut Aerospace Reinvestment Act, and the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund will have a dramatic impact on manufacturing activities.

Under the Connecticut Aerospace…

Can You Attain the Balance Between Work and Life?

By Rachel Duran

No matter how you refer to the concept of quality of life, it is an absolute that talent continues to demand a balance between their private lives and their work lives. Balance is referred to as achieving harmony, happiness, healthfulness, the ability to disconnect from technology…

Opportunities Escalate in STEM Fields

By Rachel Duran

The hidden STEM economy was uncovered in a 2013 study, which found that 50 percent of STEM occupations don’t require a bachelor’s degree.

According to findings in the “The Hidden STEM Economy” more American’s are working in STEM jobs than previously believed. This is…

New York: Center of the Global Economy

By Rachel Duran

Tax reforms implemented by New York legislators and Gov. Andrew Cuomo are moving the business environment needle in the right direction. The reforms have attracted the attention of the Tax Foundation. In April, the organization released a report stating New York’s budget for FY 2014-2015…

Nebraska’s Endless Advantages

By Rachel Duran

Economic developers in Nebraska are focused on sustaining the incentive and innovative programs implemented over the past 10 years. The recent legislative session passed bills to further support the state’s economic development efforts. Additionally, more than $412 million in tax relief for Nebraskans over the next…