Mar 14, 2012
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Emily McMackin
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Solving the Skills Gap: How Employers Can Contribute

Technology & Manufacturing: Worker on processing line

More than 600,000 manufacturing jobs in the U.S. are unfilled due to a lack of qualified workers. How can employers help bridge the skills gap plaguing today’s workforce? We explore a few ideas here.

Mar 12, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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Ohio Tops in 2011 on Site Selection Project Ranking

Block O Ohio State Hat

Ohio was tops among states in 2011 on Site Selection magazine’s annual Governor’s Cup ranking. Ohio had nearly 500 projects that met Site Selection’s criteria. Texas, the winner in 2010, was second behind the Buckeye State, with 464 projects.

Mar 9, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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Big Deals: Top Location and Expansion Projects

Apple Inc. is creating 3,600 jobs in Austin TX

Recapping a busy week of major investment announcements, site locations and job creations from around the nation

Mar 7, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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Arts, Culture and Recreation: Fun and Games Create Jobs

Scottsdale Mall in Scottsdale AZ

Nearly 2 million people are employed in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector in the United States, generating an annual payroll of $59 billion. That doesn’t count the billions of dollars spent on everything from movie tickets to sporting events to concerts to amusement park admission.

Mar 5, 2012
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Emily McMackin
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Fastest Growing Industries: Science, Research Jobs Steadily Rising

Science & Research: Lab tech holding test tube

Unlike many industries that have shed jobs since the Recession, the science and research sector has been steadily adding them. Where are the hot spots for growth, and which occupations are most in demand?

Mar 2, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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Big Deals: Rounding Up Top Location and Expansion Projects

Transportation corporate jet on runway

DHL is moving ahead with a major expansion at its facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport that will add 283 jobs.