Millennial Move: Businesses Relocate To Where The Talent Is
For decades after World War II, families moved out of American cities in droves, and the companies eventually followed them out to the suburbs. But now, it seems like the trend is exactly the opposite,...
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Fall is upon us with cooler weather and colorful backdrops. It’s a great time to get out of the office and get moving. Although it’s not practical to haul to a state park every day for a hike, bike...
View ArticleEconomic Growth On Tap: How Breweries Impact Local Economies
It’s a great day to be a beer lover. There are over 4,200 breweries in the United States, and 99 percent of them are identified as craft breweries: small, independent and traditional. Craft breweries...
View Article50 Best Cities For Entrepreneurs
When our sibling site, Livability.com, teamed up with Entrepreneur magazine to find the best locations for entrepreneurs to live in the U.S., they didn’t have to look far for their research....
View ArticleHow to Start Business In A Small Town
People are often apprehensive about taking on the risks that come with starting a new business. Between regulations and taxes, some of the best entrepreneurial ideas may never see the light of day....
View ArticleIllinois Reforms Improve Business Climate, Employment
At the beginning of 2016, over 200 reforms were implemented in Illinois, and many focused on improving small businesses and encouraging a more productive business climate. The reforms included equity...
View ArticleReshoring Manufacturing: Success in Small Places
October is Manufacturing Month in the U.S., a time set aside to promote domestic manufacturing and inspire the next generation of innovators. There are 12 million reasons to celebrate – the number of...
View Article2016’s Top Rankings For FDI Job Creation
Foreign investments flowing into a region can significantly boost the economy and diversify the local commercial ecosystem. American cities and states are constantly vying to land investments from...
View ArticleWhere Startups Get The Most Bang For Their Buck
In some communities or states, the dollar of a small startup goes a lot further. For instance, purchasing power is higher around the Great Lakes region and in the Midwest. This reality was recently...
View ArticleAge Of Maturity: Connected Communities For Retirees
Growing older means enjoying the sweeter things in life and having the time to do things you never did while raising a family, growing a career and tackling a busy schedule. Older adults still yearn...
View ArticleWhere You’ll Find Self-Driving Cars On The Road
To the human eye, driving is chaotic and random. But to a computer – it’s predictable. Federal automobile safety regulators officially announced last month that the highways would be safer with cars...
View ArticleSite Selectors: 5 Trends Impacting Economic Development
The International Economic Development Council’s 2016 annual conference in Cleveland wrapped up with insights from a panel of site selector consultants and corporate real estate professionals. Here are...
View ArticleBest Cities For Conservatives, Liberals and Moderates
Our sister-site, Livability.com, ranked the Best Cities for Conservatives, Liberals and Moderates, just in time for the 2016 presidential debates after one of the most polarized primary seasons in...
View ArticleTalent Attraction: ‘LGBT or Not, You Need to Be Welcoming’
You’re welcome. It’s a powerful phrase that can lead to economic prosperity for communities that embrace it and can breed economic loss for those that don’t. For the first time in its 90-year history,...
View Article10 Reasons To Do Business In Chattanooga, TN (INFOGRAPHIC)
Chattanooga, Tenn. operates on the forefront of building an innovative community where businesses and talent can live, work and invest. Take a look at why Chattanooga is a top destination to do...
View ArticleTop Industries In South Carolina
South Carolina may boast warmth and charm from its beautiful beaches and year-round outdoor adventures, but the state means business. South Carolina offers strong schools, a talented workforce and...
View ArticleMillennial Move: Businesses Relocate To Where The Talent Is
For decades after World War II, families moved out of American cities in droves, and the companies eventually followed them out to the suburbs. But now, it seems like the trend is exactly the opposite,...
View ArticleEconomic Growth On Tap: How Breweries Impact Local Economies
It’s a great day to be a beer lover. There are over 4,200 breweries in the United States, and 99 percent of them are identified as craft breweries: small, independent and traditional. Craft breweries...
View ArticleUrban Hiking – Four Parks To Visit After Hours
Fall is upon us with cooler weather and colorful backdrops. It’s a great time to get out of the office and get moving. Although it’s not practical to haul to a state park every day for a hike, bike...
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