PwC: U.S. Industrial Manufacturers Optimistic; Cybersecurity Major Focus

With expectations that economic growth will continue in 2014, U.S. industrial manufacturers expressed optimism about the U.S. economy, and more importantly, toward the broader world economy, which has reached the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the Q4 2013 Manufacturing Barometer, recently released by…

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…