Montana: Natural Beauty Inspires Innovations
By Rachel Duran
Economic developers in Montana are amplifying an already attractive environment for executives to fulfill their need for business success and ample opportunities to play.
Officials are strengthening the higher education system and workforce training efforts, encouraging private sector driven economic strategies, and establishing additional transportation and site…
Minnesota Collects Honors and Keeps Growing
By Rachel Hamilton
“Overall, our state offers the complete package for businesses with a highly-educated workforce, an innovative and inventive culture and an unmatched quality of life,” writes Katie Clark Sieben, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, in an email correspondence.
“We have a lot…
North Dakota’s Boom Turns to Steady Growth
By Rachel Hamilton
“North Dakota’s economy is still moving in an upward, positive direction by positive concerted effort to support businesses and entrepreneurial environments,” says Paul Lucy, director of the Economic Development and Finance Division of the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The energy boom might be over, but…
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…
