By the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina North Carolina has long offered companies a cost-effective place to do business, broad access to markets, skilled workers and the training and research resources that keep companies well-staffed and successful for years…
Positive Mood and Momentum for Canada
Canada is getting a lot of positive attention these days in business circles and popular media. And while a telegenic and media savvy Prime Minister is helpful in raising the country’s profile, he alone is insufficient reason for The Economist…
Arizona: The Innovation Capital of the U.S.
By Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority President & CEO Something big, bold and exciting is happening in the Grand Canyon State. The state has emerged as a free market frontier where cutting-edge companies are testing and experimenting with autonomous vehicles…
The Kansas Department of Commerce Offers Business Development Programs and Workforce Training
New and existing Kansas companies that need to expand or restructure may qualify for assistance under one of the state’s workforce training programs. These flexible programs offer: Services customized to specific training needs, so employees develop better skills…
Workforce Development – Taking a Holistic Approach to Grow Local and Regional Economies
By Jim Damicis, Senior Vice President, Camoin Associates The Challenge What keeps you up at night? When I ask that to business leaders in the context of economic and business growth, the answer is often “finding and retaining skilled and…
Tech Talent: How to Find, Grow, and Retain Your Next-Generation Technology Workforce
By Chris Engle, Vice President, Avalanche Consulting After nine years of economic expansion this summer, the U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to 4.3 percent, a 16-year low. Labor shortages throughout many parts of the U.S. are significant and affecting all…