Sep 30, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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White Paper: Reshoring U.S. Manufacturing: A Wave of the Present

Reshoring U.S. Manufacturing: A Wave of the Present

Known as reshoring, inshoring or insourcing, this trend is seismic enough that it has caught the attention of economic development policy makers, economists, researchers and governments.

Sep 26, 2012
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Emily McMackin
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Surging Sector: Oil, Gas Production Leading Job Creation

Industry: Natural energy, oil drilling

A growing national and global demand for fuel, along with technological advances in drilling, is propelling the U.S. oil and gas sector to new heights.

Sep 24, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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Historic Preservation: ROI and Real Value

The payback for historic preservation is important as communities look to incorporate adaptive re-use into their downtown revitalization efforts.

The payback for historic preservation is important as communities look to incorporate adaptive re-use into their downtown revitalization efforts and preserve the architectural heritage of their center cities.

Sep 21, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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Hershey, Yodle and Biofuels: Job Creation and Investment

Hershey Kisses

A new plant for Hershey Kisses and other chocolate products, a major upgrade in Austin for an online marketer and Chinese investment in Kentucky and Virginia top the week’s site selection and job creation news:

Sep 19, 2012
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Emily McMackin
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Talent vs. Trade: Which Matters More for Economic Growth?

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In the debate between trade and talent, which is more vital to economic growth? Here’s what the latest research says.

Sep 17, 2012
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Manufacturing Jobs Build on Momentum

Technology & Manufacturing: Worker on processing line

A new study that analyzed Conference Board data on employment postings found that openings for skilled manufacturing jobs are up 38 percent since 2005 and more than 150 percent in the last three years.

Sep 14, 2012
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Bill McMeekin
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Site Selection and Job Creation: Ford Invests $555 Million in Michigan Plant

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Ford Motor Co. is investing $555 million in its Flat Rock Assembly Plant, a move the automaker says will eventually bring 1,200 additional jobs to Michigan.