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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, ...

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...

The Plastic Industry's 21st Century Business Model

The Plastic Industry's 21st Century Business Model

As President and CEO of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, I know all too well how hard the current economy has hit this country’s manufact...

Arkansas - A Natural for Business

Arkansas - A Natural for Business

Known the world over as "The Natural State," Arkansas is the natural choice for business. Their dedicated workforce, competitive incentives, attractiv...