Metro Areas Expect to See Real Economic Growth in 2014

Nearly all (356) of the nation’s 363 metropolitan areas are expected to see real economic growth in 2014, unlike in 2013 when 97 metropolitan areas experienced declining economies, according to an economic report recently released by The U.S. Conference of Mayors. The mayors met in Washington, D.C…

WorkSmart Kentucky Initiative Unveiled

Governor Steve Beshear recently announced the creation of WorkSmart Kentucky, an initiative to provide employers efficient, quality and seamless workforce services and resources, all in one place.

Through a team of business service specialists, WorkSmart Kentucky partners with new and existing companies to match employer needs with available workforce resources…

Manufacturing Institute Releases Skills Certification Toolkit

The Manufacturing Institute has developed a one-stop, how-to guide on developing and recruiting a skilled workforce. Manufacturers can no longer afford to wait. It is time to educate and train the next generation of manufacturing.

Written by and for manufacturers, the toolkit on Developing Skilled Workers (digital version…

Unprecedented Collaboration Between Nebraska and Iowa

An unprecedented collaboration between southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa – the formation of a two-state, regional economic development organization –– will mean more choice and “one-stop” convenience for site selection consultants nationwide.

The Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership officially expanded on Jan. 3, 2014, to include Advance Southwest Iowa, a…

Capturing, Realizing and Achieving the American Dream

By Edward Burghard

Now you can have the best business location and satisfied employees.

In the best of circumstances, selecting an appropriate site for your business operation is a challenge. The location must meet your project’s minimum criteria and it must be a location where you can envision your…