10 Most and Least Expensive Urban Areas in the Cost of Living Index

Among the 304 urban areas that participated in the third quarter 2012 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living ranged from more than twice the national average in New York (Manhattan) NY to just more than 20 percent below the national average…

Georgia: “The Logistics of Education and the Education of Logistics”

The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics’ recent report identifies and quantifies the gap between the demand for logistics-related jobs and the current supply of logistics programs offered by educational institutions.

According to the report’s analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data, the U.S. will generate…

CF Industries Announces $2.1 Billion Expansion in Louisiana

On November 1, CF Industries Holdings Inc. announced plans for a $2.1 billion expansion of its Donaldsonville Nitrogen Complex. The Ascension Parish project will result in 93 new direct jobs, 349 retained jobs, estimated 686 new indirect jobs, according to the Louisiana Economic Development Department.

Says Governor Bobby Jindal…

LaunchTN Launches New Website

LaunchTN, a public-private partnership focused on supporting the creation and development of high-growth companies in Tennessee, launched its new website on November 1.

On the website, users will find the latest entrepreneurial and innovation news as well as be able to connect to resources for mentoring, technology transfer…

Gov. Tom Corbett Signs Bill to Promote New Job Creation in Pennsylvania

The Promoting Employment Across Pennsylvania Act was signed into law on October 26, which encouraged economic development and new job creation in the state.

The gist of the law says a qualified company that enters into an agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development will be eligible…