Who's Your Best Local Partner?

By Jim Edmonson Who endorses more investment in research and development? Who favors the expansion of alternative fuels? Who advocates for a 21st Century transportation network? Who embraces innovation? Who wants to reduce urban congestion? Who wants to sell more...

New Target Industries

By Jim Edmonson Good news for U.S. communities looking for new targets and skilled workers looking for work. After the dust clears and the non-competitive companies disappear, a host of emerging multinational companies will have their sights set on America . New York...

Times Like These Require Leadership

By Jim Edmonson Communities across America are in economic and social transition. Productivity gains and competition have turned manufacturing upside down. We have entered the information age, with completely reinvented communication methods and the divide between the...

The Talent Wars

By Dean Whittaker Three of the presenters at the recent CoreNet Conference in Atlanta used the term “The Talent Wars” to refer to the struggle companies are beginning to feel in meeting their staffing needs. Finding, Getting and Keeping Talent was the theme of the...

Trusty Methods for Trusty Results

By Jami Miedema The study has been conducted, the homework has been done, and the industries that will thrive in your community are clearly spelled out. You’ve finally reached the middle of your economic development strategy! The next step in the process is to find...