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Business Ventures are Part of Virginia’s DNA

Business Ventures are Part of Virginia’s DNA

Virginia’s leadership can be attributed to many factors, including a pro-business environment, lower operating costs, 6% corporate income tax.

Water, Environmental Stewardship and Their Impact on Site Selection

Water, Environmental Stewardship and Their Impact on Site Selection

An important step in modern facility site selection is to employ an advanced water footprinting methodology. Such methodologies are built upon many of...

Green Technology-- Thriving and Driving Economic Development Around the Nation

Green Technology-- Thriving and Driving Economic Development Around the Nation

Throughout the United States, green technology is thriving and driving business development in some savvy regions that are transitioning to be strong ...

Sustainable Economic Development— Achievable through Corporate and Community...

Sustainable Economic Development— Achievable through Corporate and Community Collaboration

With rising energy costs and global warming, the impetus for incorporating sustainable technologies into economic development strategies is more impor...

South Carolina Provides the Keys to Business Success

South Carolina Provides the Keys to Business Success

South Carolina’s appeal extends to business-friendly policies, solid infrastructure, skilled workforce, strong training, available sites for building...

Idaho Beckons Businesses by Cutting Taxes

Idaho Beckons Businesses by Cutting Taxes

Idaho is constitutionally mandated to have a balanced budget; foundation providing a competitive environment for employers to grow.

Importance of U.S. Aerospace and Defense Industry: Second to None

Importance of U.S. Aerospace and Defense Industry: Second to None

A major recent report that AIA commissioned Deloitte to perform concluded that the aerospace and defense industry “punches above its weight.” The stat...

Driven to Success: Auto Companies Accelerate Investment in Kentucky

Driven to Success: Auto Companies Accelerate Investment in Kentucky

If three of the world’s largest automobile companies know a secret – there’s no better place than Kentucky to grow their business and introduce innova...

Wisconsin is a Player in the Aerospace Industry

Wisconsin is a Player in the Aerospace Industry

Wisconsin has more air and space credibility than meets the eye. Wisconsin can stake claim to a small but growing aerospace industry.

Important New Drivers of Automotive Industry Site Decisions

Important New Drivers of Automotive Industry Site Decisions

An understanding of the key drivers affecting the automotive industry now and in the future will provide a leverage point if and when earnest negotiat...