Take a Shot at Supporting the Distilling Industry Monday, September 21 2015 Following in the wake of the growing popularity of the craft wine and beer industries, spirits are the latest adult beverage to see increased interest by small, local…
Business Aviation: A Success Story Everywhere
Business aviation offers many important contributions to citizens, companies and communities across the United States. In fact, the nation’s general aviation (GA) industry – which includes business aviation – contributes $219 billion annually to the U.S. economy, and supports more…
The Changing Face of the Gaming Industry
Gambling and/or the term Gaming has distinct, different meanings depending on where you are. If you are in Nevada or New Jersey it means gambling. If you are in Silicon Valley or Boston’s Digital Corridor it means video gaming. But…
How Alabama’s Aerospace Industry is Lifting Off
Alabama’s aerospace industry flew to the moon with the Saturn V rocket, the brainchild of a team at the Marshall Space Flight Center. Today, Alabama’s aerospace/aviation sector is gearing up for a new set of missions that will power it…
Arkansas – Where Business Comes Naturally
For more than half a century, Arkansas has been a leader in manufacturing, and that expertise continues today as the industry becomes increasingly focused on 21st century advanced manufacturing jobs including aerospace and aviation, the state’s leading export. More than…
Another Turbulent Year for the Provinces
By Marie-Christine Bernard, Associate Director, Provincial Forecast, The Conference Board of Canada Canada’s economy underperformed in the first part of 2015. A lot of the weakness in the Canadian economy is due to the correction in the energy sector, but…