TEXAS: Made in Texas

Texas is where liberty lives. That’s why the Lone Star State leads the nation in job creation and in population growth over the last 14 years.

As the 10th largest economy among the nations of the world and home to nearly 50 Fortune 500 headquarters, Texas offers a business…

MISSOURI: Why Missouri?

From startup firms to global corporations, Missouri’s pro-business climate continues to offer   perfect location for all industries to thrive. The Show-Me State offers a low tax rate, reduced red tape, and business friendly regulations. Your business in Missouri will also benefit from the low utility rates, central…

Opportunity Zones

BY MARY BURKE BAKER, Government Affairs Counselor, K&L Gates LLP

Recently issued final Opportunity Zone (“OZ”) regulations are good news for anyone interested in creating or expanding an operating business. The new rules include many mechanisms and safe harbors intended to provide operating businesses the certainty and flexibility…

OREGON: Reforms and Incentives

Located in one of the nation’s premier regions for innovation, quality of life, and outdoor recreation, Oregon is a great place to do business, raise a family, and create an exciting life. Historically known for its rugged landscape and world-renown timber industry, today Oregon’s economic landscape is…

WASHINGTON: Economy Enters the Top Ten

One of the fastest-growing economies in the nation, the state of Washington is rapidly developing into a major player on the world stage. Thanks to the presence of technology giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, Washington’s economy expanded by 5.7 percent in 2018. With a GDP of…