Maine: Moving in the Right Direction for the Future

By Rachel Duran

Corporate decisions makers considering a New England location need to understand Maine’s government leaders are prepared to move at the speed of business. During the last four years the LePage administration has focused on simplifying regulatory issues, and lowering the costs for energy.
“We have made…

Iowa Organizes for Nontraditional Growth

By David Hodes

This state’s bustling, mostly rural, communities have one thing that attracts economic development – strong regional metropolitan centers that make doing business much simpler. “We are taking chances on things in the state that make it a place that is more attractive to live and work,” says…

Canada: Trade Helps Overcome Sluggish Economy

By David Hodes

Canada, the United States’ neighboring economic ally and steadfast trading partner has weathered the economic storm of recent years, but is still looking for better economic growth, in part by ratcheting up exports and making sure that manufacturing has all the economic tools it needs to make…

Québec: Rolling out the Recognition Carpet

By David Hodes

Québec doesn’t get its fair share of notice by decision makers, according to economic development officials. One way they have sought to fix this perception issue is by making it easier to do business in the province, and making sure that their chief North American…

Mountain States’ Economy Outperforms National Averages

Interview by Rachel Duran

The nation’s economy will have a decent run during the next 12 months to 18 months.

Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted May 11, 2015. For the latest information in regard to the U.S. economic forecast, visit www.conference-board.org.
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