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Community Progress Report

Community Progress Report

In the world of sales, it is commonly acknowledged that it costs five to 10 times more to gain a new customer than it does to retain an existing custo...

Florida

Florida

The onset of leading research and development centers in Florida sparked the formation of its biomedical cluster during the past five years. This clus...

Washington

Washington

From Liberty Lake to Longview and all points in between, Washington state is rich with opportunity. With renowned global health, tech and aerospace in...

Food Processing Location Trends

Food Processing Location Trends

This article examines locational trends influencing the geographic deployment of food processing manufacturing plants. 

Innovation Under Siege

Innovation Under Siege

It was only a few months ago when the U.S. device industry's primary concerns with health care reform were reserved to a few, select critical areas of...

Illinois

Illinois

Access to Markets. Access to Workforce. Access to Capital. Geographic location is a major factor when it comes to your long-term success. To succeed, ...

Metals: Traditional Industries with a Non-Traditional Approach to Business

Metals: Traditional Industries with a Non-Traditional Approach to Business

The U.S. metals industry is proving itself to be as strong as steel and as versatile as aluminum. While the industry has felt the pressure of the econ...

Healthy, Vibrant Seaports Support Economic Resurgence

Healthy, Vibrant Seaports Support Economic Resurgence

In the United States and around the globe, the volume of goods moving through a nation’s seaports typically reflects the vigor and prosperity of that ...

Texas' Economy Continues to Outpace the Nation

Texas' Economy Continues to Outpace the Nation

Measuring up to Texas is no small task. With the national economy showing signs of recovery, the Lone Star State continues to shine. With a diversifie...

Infrastructure - Paving the Way to an Economic Recovery

Infrastructure - Paving the Way to an Economic Recovery

The United States government’s investment in infrastructure has a long history of assisting in the foundation of communities by providing interconnect...