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The Contribution of the Japanese-Branded Automotive Industry to the United States Economy

The Contribution of the Japanese-Branded Automotive Industry to the United States Economy

In a new study by Rutgers University professor Thomas Prusa, the Japanese auto industry is responsible for 1.2 million U.S. jobs based on the U.S. production and sales for Japanese-branded automakers....

AWEA U.S. Wind Industry First Quarter 2013 Market Report Executive Summary

AWEA U.S. Wind Industry First Quarter 2013 Market Report Executive Summary

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the hub of the wind energy industry, presents up-to-date information on the wind industry.

Bioscience Economic Development Report 2013

Bioscience Economic Development Report 2013

Bioscience Economic Development Report 2013 highlights legislative priorities, best practices and return on investment. The Report shows the bio industry is one of the most important economic drivers...

The Fracking Conundrum by Geneva Analytics

The Fracking Conundrum by Geneva Analytics

The Social, Economic and Political Impact of Shale Gas and Oil Recovery on Local Government

Jones Lang LaSalle: Growing U.S. Exports will Drive Inland Ports

Jones Lang LaSalle: Growing U.S. Exports will Drive Inland Ports

Paper says healthy export volumes abroad prompting many U.S. manufacturers to re-evaluate existing supply chains, developers finding solutions.

State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2012

State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2012

Fuel Cells 2000 has released its new report, State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2012, features individual state profiles.

Ernst & Young LLP's 2012 US Investment Monitor Shows Increased Investment in New...

Ernst & Young LLP's 2012 US Investment Monitor Shows Increased Investment in New Facilities and Jobs

Companies continue to invest in the US economy and businesses show strong levels of investment in new and upgraded facilities, according to the 2012 US Investment Monitor (USIM) prepared by the...

Virtual Consumer Experience Forcing Revolutionary Changes to the Supply Chain

Virtual Consumer Experience Forcing Revolutionary Changes to the Supply Chain

The global consumer shift toward electronic-commerce (e-commerce), mobile device supported commerce (m-commerce), and social media supported commerce (s-commerce) is changing how the retail and...

The Pew Center on States: Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and...

The Pew Center on States: Evidence Counts: Evaluating State Tax Incentives for Jobs and Growth

Every state offers tax incentives to attract, retain, and expand businesses and jobs. But no state ensures that policy makers rely on good evidence about whether these investments deliver a strong...

NAIOP: How Fuel Costs Affect Logistics Strategies

NAIOP: How Fuel Costs Affect Logistics Strategies

Today's high oil and fuel prices are spurring companies to reevaluate their supply chains and distribution networks in a quest to find offsetting costs savings, says a new report, How Fuel Costs...