Solar Powers Up for the Year Ahead

By Mark Kleszczewski

Solar energy industry sets its sights on a record-breaking year.

Following a record-breaking year of activity, solar power continues to be the fastest-growing source of renewable energy in America, thanks to a combination of increased innovation, favorable legislation, a growing desire for energy security…

Top 100 Most Livable Cities in America

Livability.com has just released its second-annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list, a ranking of the best small to mid-sized cities in the United States. This edition features a new city atop the list, Madison, Wis. Coming in second is Rochester, Minn., followed by Arlington, Va…

Food Manufacturing Activity in U.S. Metro Areas

Garner Economics LLC profiles patterns of food manufacturing firms, employment, and wages in the 372 U.S. metro areas.

The processing and manufacturing of food products is a critical component of the U.S. economy. Without these facilities, Americans would not be able to access the quality or variety of…

Natural Assets Inspire Innovations in Recreation Economy

By Rachel Duran

Supportive and collaborative clusters stimulate creativity and product advances.
Annual vacations to Utah for snow skiing and bicycling trips opened Chris Mogridge’s eyes to the state’s emphasis on its outdoor and recreation cluster. To Mogridge, Utah’s cluster features resources, partnerships and suppliers are too…

The Newly Born Global Players

By Mona Pearl

Companies created to serve global markets are beating large corporations to the punch.

Large-scale firms are synonymous with bureaucracy, which tends to stifle innovation. In response, the business environment is shifting to accommodate the needs of its rapidly changing market players. Global innovation and entrepreneurship are…