Medical Devices: Smarter and More Connected to IT

Caption: Magnetic resonance imaging scanner developed by GE Healthcare in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (Photo courtesy of GE Healthcare)
By Rachel Duran

Challenges notwithstanding, the medical device industry prospers, with the Midwest leading the way.

In the medical and health care sector, the health IT segment may well be the darling of…

Canada’s Atlantic Provinces Will Benefit from U.S. Recovery

Interview by Rachel Duran

Things are still difficult on the fiscal front for Canada and its provinces; bright spots surface for the Atlantic Provinces.
Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted April 7, 2015. For the latest information in regard to the forecast for the Canadian economy, visit www.conferenceboard…

Nebraska’s Collaboration Induces Investment

By Rachel Duran
In Nebraska, businesses leaders tell economic development officials they face “good problems” when it comes to the business climate. Earlier this year, public officials and company leaders in 17 of Nebraska’s communities shared their experiences and insights with Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, director, Nebraska Department of Economic…

Fast Growing Trends in Solar, Medical Devices and Reshoring Prop Up Manufacturing

Utility-scale solar generation is sweeping the nation, and not just where you would expect. California, Arizona and Nevada’s annual number of days of sunshine are behind these states leadership in utility-scale solar generation in 2014. But states with less favorable annual number of sunny days, such as…

Hoffman Estates, Illinois: Entertainment Destination

Caption: The Sears Centre Arena can seat up to 11,000 people for a concert or 9,000 people for a sporting event. In 2014 alone the arena hosted international and collegiate sports. Photo: Village of Hoffman Estates
 

By Rachel Duran

Officials want to attract more entertainment options. 

The…