Innovation and Connections Energize Washington State
By Rachel Duran
Washington state’s economy continues to be driven by a culture of innovation, where small companies continue to grow into global powerhouses. We know about historically successful companies such as The Boeing Co., Starbucks Corp., Nordstrom’s, REI, PACCAR, Costco, Amazon and Microsoft. They are joined by…
Governor Funds the Rebuilding of Rhode Island
By Rachel Duran
The results of the 2015 Rhode Island legislative session reinforced Gov. Gina Raimondo’s priority on economic development initiatives. The major components of her package of programs and investments were passed and funded. “The economic development tools are aimed at promoting and supporting job growth including new…
Illinois Seeing Growth from Its Quality Workforce
By Rachel Hamilton
Illinois will be adding one more Fortune 500 company to the 33 already headquartered in the state. ConAgra Foods Inc. announced on October 1 that it will be restructuring and moving its corporate headquarters from Omaha, Nebraska, where it has been for nearly a century, to Chicago…
Florida: Aerospace Flies Higher, Jobs Take Off
By David Hodes
Florida is continuing on a path of major economic developments begun essentially in 2010, when the recession faded away and more businesses were either retooling their operations or reworking their development objectives. The result has been an explosion in jobs in the state.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott…
Oil and Gas Seek Growth Despite Volatility
Traditional energy companies and their communities take the long view.
Caption: Aerial view of LNG facilities in Cameron Parish in southwest Louisiana. Photo: Lindsey Janies Photography
By Mark Kleszczewski
Although renewable sources have captured significant market share in recent years, traditional fossil fuels still supply the bulk of the country…
