Kansas: Workforce Training a Top Priority

By David Hodes

Steve Kelly, deputy secretary for business development for the Kansas Department of Commerce, says while it is still early in the legislative session, “Gov. Sam Brownback wants to continue to support the idea that he himself very strongly believes — that legislative support is an important factor for…

Utah: Out of Great Recession Thanks to Tech

By Rachel Hamilton

“Our IT sector is growing very rapidly,” says Val Hale, executive director, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “It has really been the industry that got us through the Great Recession. We are fertile soil for growing tech businesses.”

The tech industry strengths are a combination…

Demographics Shape New England’s Economy

Interview by Rachel Duran

At the moment, consumers are driving the nation’s economic bus.

When it comes to the nation’s economic performance, 2015 is shaping up to be a better year than 2014. And 2015 will potentially be a better year than 2016, says Ken Goldstein, an economist…

Wisconsin: Changes Boost Competitive Advantages

By Rachel Duran

From increased local-regional-state partnerships within education and public agencies, to industry-led collaborations and public-private coalitions, Wisconsin is creating its own playing field for companies, says Tricia Braun, vice president, economic and community development, Wisconsin Economic Development Corp (WEDC).
“Over the past few years…

Ohio: Pushing Back From Uncertain Times

By David Hodes

Ohio is a state that has pushed away the wreckage of the past economic struggles as economic development leaders have opened up the door to new opportunities and new methodologies for bringing back the economy in a strong, guided and targeted way that plays to its natural…