Insights - Strength in Partnerships
In July, the economic development community lost a dear friend with the passing of Michael P. Hickey, founder of Hickey and Associates, LLC. Mike, at ...
Articles
Stimulating the Industrial Sector with Public Funding
Our U.S. economy depends on the flow of money to keep its engines running. Stop the flow and the engine chokes. To restart the engine requires priming...
The Here and Now
When Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing began its relocation process and subsequent creation of some 500 jobs over the next three years, company leaders h...
Economic Downturn
At the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ), we connect global business with local communities through the U.S. Foreign–Trade Zones (FT...
Wind Energy Finds Strong Tailwinds in Kansas
Located in the heart of the nation's growing wind industry, Kansas offers an ideal location for wind turbine manufacturing. The state’s central locati...
U.S. Solar Poised to Fuel Job Growth, Clean Energy Future
Today, the U.S. solar energy industry is poised for explosive growth and promises to become a significant contributor to the U.S. energy mix. The new ...
Florida's "Clean" Focus
Florida's business climate is ripe for clean energy innovators to advance the development of this burgeoning industry. “There’s ample interest from bo...
Virginia - Positioned to be a Leader
Virginia is growing greener every day. The energy industry has taken root in the Commonwealth – from research and development to administrative and le...
Evaluating the Potential of a Green Building Project
Sustainable development, green building, LEED certification….these phrases are becoming a common part of the discussion as companies plan for new faci...
Enhancing Energy Efficiency: Creating New Industries and American Jobs
The human quest to improve energy efficiency goes at least as far back as the discovery of fire. Humankind is constantly trying to strike a better dea...