May 16, 2012
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Emily McMackin All Posts

Building Back Manufacturing: Regional Clusters, Specialized Sectors Key to Growth

Manufacturing: KY aluminum smelter plant

Developing regional clusters of companies focused on auto, aerospace and other specialized sectors is key to building back manufacturing in many parts of the U.S., according to a new report from the Brookings Institution.

May 14, 2012
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Bill McMeekin All Posts

Joel Kotkin Meets John Mellencamp: Job Growth in Small Cities

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The annual Best Cities for Job Growth rankings has demographer Joel Kotkin channeling his inner John Mellencamp.

May 11, 2012
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Bill McMeekin All Posts

Investment and Job Creation Announcements: Amazon.com, Toyota and GE Energy

Toyota Motor Manufacturing

A customer service center for Amazon.com, more engines for Toyota and more energy jobs for Houston lead this week’s job creation and site selection announcements:

May 9, 2012
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Emily McMackin All Posts

Manufacturers’ Dilemma: Spike in Production Increases Need for Skilled Workers

Manufacturing: Industrial adapter rack worker

A spike in orders is increasing production for manufacturers, but many lack the workers they need to help them keep up. How can they find the skill they need to handle the rise in business?

May 7, 2012
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Bill McMeekin All Posts

Fortune 500: California Bests Texas, New York for Corporate Headquarters

Industry: Natural energy, oil refinery

The 2012 Fortune 500 list is out. California is No. 1 with 53 companies headquartered in the state, edging out Texas (52) and New York (50).

May 3, 2012
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Bill McMeekin All Posts

Investment and Job Creation: Aircraft, Health Care, Mining Lead This Week’s Deals

Aviation: Supersonic wind tunnel

A new corporate headquarters for Kentucky, a major mining investment in Alabama and a significant aircraft expansion in Kansas lead the week’s investment and job creation announcements:

May 2, 2012
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Emily McMackin All Posts

Top Job Sectors: Energy, Technology and Manufacturing Leading Growth

Energy: Natural resources oil derrick against yellow sky

Energy, technology and manufacturing are the biggest drivers of job growth across the U.S., according to a recent study, and Texas holds the record for the biggest gains across large, medium and small cities.