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Foreign Direct Investment: Is the Glass Half-Empty or Half Full?

Foreign Direct Investment: Is the Glass Half-Empty or Half Full?

Recent data about foreign direct investment in the U.S. (FDI) is both a good and bad news story. Read on to learn more.

U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs & Retaliation Tariffs Imposed

U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs & Retaliation Tariffs Imposed

President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and 10% tariffs on aluminum imports. What does this mean to your business?

The Reshoring Phenomenon

The Reshoring Phenomenon

During the last seven years, there has been a continuous uptick in reshoring. See why and what's ahead.

Shaking the Game Board: Will the New U.S. Tax Law Impact Location Decisions?

Shaking the Game Board: Will the New U.S. Tax Law Impact Location Decisions?

New U.S. tax law may make the U.S. a more favorable tax regime overall, but what about less-obvious impacts on corporate location decisions?

This is Not Your Dad’s Site Selection Project

This is Not Your Dad’s Site Selection Project

Site selectors beware: workforce skills, labor availability, quality of life & cost of living are now key site selection drivers, not site cost.

Managing the Corporate Real Estate Portfolio: Ignore Incentives at Your Own Peril

Managing the Corporate Real Estate Portfolio: Ignore Incentives at Your Own Peril

Don't miss the terrific opportunity and benefits of public sector incentives to add value to your real estate portfolio and location decision.

Nothing is Constant Except for Change

Nothing is Constant Except for Change

Check out why this thought leader says in spite of all the excitement in the economic development world, a reality is the death of jobs.

With the Emergence of Robotics, Is there Still Room for Humans in the Workforce?

With the Emergence of Robotics, Is there Still Room for Humans in the Workforce?

In an era of disruptive change, robots may be the new norm in the economy. This thought leader author begs to differ. See why.

When “Good” Data Enables Bad Location Decisions

When “Good” Data Enables Bad Location Decisions

Add these tips for properly using location data to make the best possible decisions when selecting a site for business.

The Benefits of Understanding Local Workforce Trends

The Benefits of Understanding Local Workforce Trends

You know business needs two main items to grow and prosper in a community: customers and workforce. Take these steps to make it a reality.