May 1, 2013
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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?

Mar 27, 2013
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Downtown Draw: Urban Revitalization Efforts Target Young Professionals

Urban Villages

Cities are amping up efforts to revitalize downtown districts to attract “young and restless” college-educated graduates looking for a place to put down roots.

Oct 10, 2012
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Insights from Site Selectors: Companies Looking for Best Talent, Logistics

Shovel Ready

Top-notch talent, broadband infrastructure and cost-effective logistics are top priorities for companies looking at communities to relocate or expand in, according to site selection experts.

Oct 2, 2012
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Preparing the Workforce for Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Manufacturing welder

In 20 years, the types of occupations that dominate the workforce today will no longer exist. What can cities do to address this dilemma and better prepare today’s workers for tomorrow’s jobs?

Aug 29, 2012
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Best Places to Live: Cities Attract People Based on Logistics, Aspiration

Education: Raleigh NC

What really draws people to the cities where they live? The reasons are both practical and aspirational.

Jul 11, 2012
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Arts & Culture: Economic Engine or Nice Asset?

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

Arts and culture investment may be a valuable economic development strategy, but is it really a way to stimulate economic growth?

Jul 5, 2012
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Higher Ed, Highly Educated Workers Prevalent in Best Cities for Business, Careers

Berea College is located in Berea KY

A focus on higher education and a wealth of workforce talent are top assets in cities recently ranked among the best places for business and careers.