By Michael D. White, author and freelance writer Two seemingly disparate, though increasingly related, industry sectors –digital media and gaming – have seen an explosive surge in activity over the past several years that continues to serve as major engines…
An Accelerating Alabama Takes Steps to Prepare for New Era of Growth
By Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce In economic development, one indicator stands out. It’s simple: where are industry leaders investing their money in new facilities or expansions? In many cases, it’s Alabama. Recent activity tells a powerful story.…
Iowa Takes an Aggressive Approach to Workforce Needs
State Aims for 70 Percent of Workforce to have Postsecondary Education Make no mistake, Iowa is a manufacturing state. Unsurprisingly, those manufacturers — like most nationwide — are ringing alarm bells about their rapidly-increasing need for skilled workers. They’re warnings…
North Dakota Leading in the Nation in Drone Business
North Dakota has long attracted entrepreneurs to the plains. From advancements in farming to oil recovery techniques, new ideas and technology have found a start in the state’s fertile landscape. Now, a digital, tech-savvy generation is making its way to…
ATC Privatization: NBAA Speaks Out
By Ed Bolen, President and CEO, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) The business aviation community consists of companies of all sizes that rely on many different types of aircraft – from single-pilot airplanes, to turbine aircraft that fly internationally, to…
BorgWarner Inc. expanding operations in Oconee County
Company creating more than 160 new jobs at manufacturing facility Columbia, SC — BorgWarner Inc., a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, is expanding its operations in Oconee County. The $71.9 million…