May 15, 2013
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Emily McMackin All Posts

A Shot of Optimism: Production Worker Confidence Hits a New High

Manufacturing: Component parts manufacturing worker

Worker confidence in the manufacturing industry has peaked for the first time in four years. Reshoring and the increasingly innovative culture among manufacturers are two key factors driving this optimism.

May 13, 2013
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Bill McMeekin All Posts

Best States for Business: How Much Do Perceptions Count?

Texas iron star

Texas ranked at the top of the list of the 736 corporate bigwigs CEO surveyed, just as it did in 2012. The Lone Star State and its individual cities have dominated scores of lists and rankings for the better part of a decade, during which time the state has cemented its reputation for creating a climate for business investment and expansion, and elevated its reputation as a world headquarters for business

May 8, 2013
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Emily McMackin All Posts

Brand Recognition: Made in America Label Builds Value, Manufacturers Take Notice

Manufacturing: Cast iron cookware

As consumer demand for Made in America products grow, more manufacturers with overseas operations are finding it beneficial to bring production back home.

May 6, 2013
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Bill McMeekin All Posts

Southern Accents: Job Growth in Metro Regions

Nashville, TN

Among the 50 largest U.S. metros with the greatest percentage increase in jobs from 2011 to 2012, six of the top 10 are in the South or the Southwest, including the trio of Texas darlings – Houston, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth.

May 1, 2013
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Emily McMackin All Posts

Rising Stars: Southern Cities Lead in Population, Economic Growth

Texas Star at state museum

Cities in the southern half of the United States are hot spots for population and economic growth, according to recent rankings. What’s behind their rise?

Apr 29, 2013
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Bill McMeekin All Posts

Another View: Manufacturing Sector Still Not Out of the Woods

Manufacturing: Valve welder

While U.S factories have added more than 500,000 jobs in the United States since early 2010, he notes, the manufacturing sector lost nearly 5.7 million jobs from 2000 to 2010 and U.S. companies are still operating at a 20 percent cost disadvantage.

Apr 24, 2013
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Now Hiring: Best Cities for Jobs Offer Good Opportunity, Livability

Downtown Seattle

The best cities for jobs offer more than just healthy employment numbers, a new report says. They also provide diverse opportunities and livability appeal.