by Janet Ady | Dec 17, 2019 | Economic Development
This blog is for all those communities, especially rural ones, that for a generation attracted manufacturing businesses with a value proposition focused on low wages, plentiful unskilled or low-skilled workers, a strong work ethic, and a low cost of living. I’m here...
by Jason Vangalis | Apr 3, 2018 | Economic Development
Economic Development has had an exciting few years. The announcement of the Amazon HQ2 RFP enticed hundreds of communities across North America to submit their version of Amazon HQ2. Foxconn produced one of the largest economic development incentives valued at over $3...
by Jason Vangalis | Mar 5, 2018 | Economic Development
What drives a company to relocate or expand? Costs might come to mind first, or perhaps locating closer to customers. While both of these can be drivers, increasingly access to sustainable talent is driving company expansion and relocation decisions. As one recent,...
by Janet Ady | Jun 12, 2017 | Economic Development
Talent is a hot topic these days. Businesses are keen on identifying the right labor pools during their site selection process; the availability of a strong workforce is key to a community’s competitiveness. This reality is driving initiatives across the country...
