Economic Development
What cities, states and regions in the U.S. are proactively developing the right economic incentives to attract and grow business investment? How are their government agencies supporting the private sector? In our special text-and-advertising sections we profile the economic development initiatives of those locales.
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Mississippi on the Move
In addition to a business-friendly government and a quality of life that’s heavy on culture and recreation, the state boasts low taxes, low energy costs, and assistance with exports, R&D, and worker training.
May 20, 2013 | more -
The City Means Business
World headquarters of 10 Fortune 500 companies, Atlanta—a modern city with a rich, passionate history—lives up to its reputation as the place to be.
March 18, 2013 | moreSPONSORS: City of Atlanta | Aaron’s | Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau | Carter’s Inc. | The Coca-Cola Company | Delta Air Lines | Equifax Inc. | First Data Corporation | Georgia-Pacific LLC | Georgia Power | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l Airport | The Home Depot | Porsche Cars North America | SunTrust Bank | UPS -
Smart City
Economic activity is abuzz in historic Philadelphia, home to a fast growing, highly-skilled labor pool.
September 3, 2012 | more -
Made in Alabama
Along with championship football, the state is home to high-tech companies that lead the way in everything from automobile manufacturing to biotech engineering.
February 6, 2012 | moreSPONSORS: Alabama Development Office | Airbus Americas | Alabama Power Company | Alabama State Port Authority | Auburn University | Austal USA | BBVA Compass | Birmingham Airport Authority | DCH Health System | HealthSouth | Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama | International Shipholding Corp. | The Southeast Alabama Gas District | SSAB | Tennessee Valley Authority | Tuskegee University | The University of Alabama | VT Systems Inc. | Vulcan Materials Company -
Inside Georgia
Recognized for its pro-business attitude, logistics infrastructure, and modest costs of doing business, it’s the go-to state for growth-minded entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies.
September 26, 2011 | moreSPONSORS: Georgia Department of Economic Development | Aflac, Inc. | Concurrent Computer Corporation | Equifax | First Data | Georgia Biomass, LLC | Georgia Power | Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | Kia Motors America | NCR Corporation | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | SunTrust Bank | The Coca-Cola Company | TSYS -
Tennessee - Inciting Innovation
The state's bold new JOBS4TN plan will spark economic growth.
July 25 2011 | moreSPONSORS: State of Tennessee | HCA Health Care | Oak Ridge National Labs | Tactor Supply Company | Service Master Company | FedEx | Ruby Tuesday | University of TN | Ducks Unlimited | Scripps Networks | A.O. Smith | The University of TN Medical Center | Eastman Chemical | Blue Cross Blue Shield | Nashville Airport Authority | Baptist Memorial Healthcare | Nissan | Bridgestone | Jackson National Life Insurance | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Check into Cash / Jones Management | Volkswagen -
A State of Change
In America’s heartland, Missouri is transforming itself into a center for biotechnology and sustainable businesses that can help the planet.
December 27, 2010 | moreSPONSORS: Missouri Dept. of Economic Development | The Missouri Partnership | Ameren | Anheuser-Busch | Boeing | Centene Corporation | Edward Jones | Express Scripts | Kansas City Area Development Council | Monsanto Company | Sisters of Mercy Health System | St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Assoc. | University of Missouri System, Research and Economic Development | Washington University in St. Louis | Webster University -
Best of the Northwest
Washington State's center for the world-class innovation—the first to join the National Export Initiative aimed at boosting trade and job growth.
September 6, 2010 | more -
The Rise Of ASEAN
Corporate investors are plotting strategies in Southeast Asia, as the region bounces back from recession and starts booming again.
September 6, 2010 | moreSPONSORS: Thailand Board of Investors | Chartis -
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Mississippi
We offer fertile ground for original minds.
May 3, 2010 | moreSPONSORS: Mississippi Development Authority | BancorpSouth | Chevron Products Company | Entergy Mississippi Inc. | GE Aviation | Hancock Bank | Mississippi Power Company | Nissan North America | PACCAR Inc. | Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems | Sanderson Farms Inc. | Schulz Xtruded Products | Signal International Inc. | South Mississippi Electric Power Assn. | Tennessee Valley Authority | Toyota -
Ever Green
San Jose is America's model for clean tech innovation.
April 12, 2010 | more -
Africa's Changing Landscape
At the dawn of the 21st century many of the continent's leaders seek a new kind of capitalism, one focused on a sustainable way of doing business that uses natural resources wisely.
March 22, 2010 | moreSPONSORS: Starbucks | Merck & Co., Inc. | Sithe Global | Sony | Standard Bank | Guinea Alumina | SEACOM | The Corporate Council on Africa | All for Africa -
State of Innovation
Maryland has it all — a rich R&D infrastructure, a well-educated workforce, and a diversified industrial base.
March 22, 2010 | more -
Wisconsin
Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and hardworking residents, Wisconsin is an incubator of ideas and discovery.
March 16, 2009 | moreSPONSORS: ABC Supply Co. Inc. | UW Health -
The Garden State
New Jersey has everything to offer: a remarkable location, an educated workforce, and a bustling marketplace.
November 24, 2008 | more -
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North Texas
Dallas/Fort Worth is a vibrant, diversified region with a can-do attitude and a larger-than-life vision.
July 21, 2008 | more -
Tennessee
When it comes to attracting new business, the state gives new meaning to the words "Southern Hospitality."
May 5, 2008 | moreSPONSORS: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development | Bridgestone Firestone | Comdata | Eastman Chemical | FedEx | HCA | HealthSpring | Memphis Regional Chamber | Nissan North America | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | Ozburn-Hessey Logistics | Scripps Networks | Tennessee Valley Authority | University of Tennessee -
North Carolina:
The State of Minds
October 29, 2007 | more -
Mississippi
We're Open for Business
July 23, 2007 | moreSPONSORS: Mississippi Development Authority | BancorpSouth | Baxter International | Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | Chevron Pascagoula Refinery | Jackson County Economic Development Foundation | Mississippi Economic CouncilThe State Chamber | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning | Mississippi Manufacturers Association | Mississippi Power Company | Northrop Grumman Ship Systems | PACCAR | Rolls-Royce North America | South Mississippi Electric Power Association | Tennessee Valley Authority | Toyota | Viking Range -
Shaping Skylines
Now in its second century of skyscrapers, commercial real estate continues to define and reenergize the world's urban centers.
June 11, 2007 | moreSPONSORS: Emcor | ThyssenKrupp -
The Native American Success Story
Tribal casinos are helping to generate economic success on the reservation.
April 16, 2007 | more -
Missouri
Open for Business
March 19, 2007 | more
SPONSORS: A.G. Edwards | Express Scripts | Joplin Metro | Kansas City Aviation Department | Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association | Kansas City Power & Light | Legget & Platt | Missouri Department of Economic Development | Missouri State University | St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association -
Virginia
Leading the Way
September 18, 2006 | moreSPONSORS: BB&T Corp. | Dominion | Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | The Greater Richmond Partnership Inc. | Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance | Henrico County Economic Development Authority | LCC International Inc. | Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp. | MeadWestvaco Corp. | Norfolk Southern Corp. | Northrop Grumman Corp. | Philip Morris USA | Sprint Nextel | USA Mobility, Inc. | Virginia Commonwealth University | Virginia Economic Development Partnership | Virginia Port Authority – The Port of Virginia | Virginia Tourism Corp. -
Kansas City
The New KC
May 15, 2006 | more -
California
The Great Idea State
April 17, 2006 | more
