Chicago is Overcoming Manufacturing’s Deeper Problem

By Rachel Duran
Organization trains manufacturing talent and attracts jobs back to Chicago’s west side.
When Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released his report on jobs and growth for the city, the No. 1 strategy centered on expanding the advanced manufacturing sector. One of the influencers behind the strategy comes…

Building a Workforce That Builds Business

By Kelly Reenders

Strategic partnerships in San Bernardino County, Calif. , fill critical workforce needs.

The mantra in real estate circles has long been “location, location, location.” However, today’s manufacturers may think that the mantra is more accurately: “location, location, labor.”
According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) the United States…

Dedicated Training Center is Louisiana’s Latest Workforce Solution

By Maggie Heyn Richardson

Facility answers the evolving needs of current and future advanced manufacturing companies in the region.

As the competition for major projects intensifies, some states are upping the ante on how far they are willing to go to win big investments. In Louisiana, a $22 million state…

Should You Certify the Mobile Workforce?

By Charlie Grantham and Norma Owen

The question about whether to certify teleworkers keeps popping up every couple of years, driven by increased mobility and a world where bring your own device or BYOD, is becoming ever more commonplace. Setting aside the dialogue regarding telework security policies and issues1, “certification…

Magnets for Talent

By Charlie Grantham and Norma Owen

Place is important for both communities and companies.

It is in the best interest of both communities and companies to consider the quality of physical place in their strategic decision-making processes. For communities, it is how to attract and retain key wealth creating…