Area Spotlights

Dr. Bill LaFayette is who you turn to for in-depth, on-the-ground and candid analysis of the cost of doing business in Ohio, among other topics.

Distiller says a new plant in Polk County is anything but on the rocks.

Developers pounce on available sites.

David Cuda, Colliers International senior vice president and director of corporate solutions for South Carolina, shares insights on state and metro markets.

From biomedical R&D to rocket science, this isn’t your parents’ Midwest.

Cash-strapped Illinois goes big on infrastructure.

Aerospace firms are investing and creating jobs across the south-central United States.

State launches 3-pronged attack to increase its skilled workforce.

Companies, Institutions and State Government Address California’s Housing Crisis

With major investments, Netflix, NBCUniversal and others find the Land of Enchantment is more than just a slogan.

Why an importer with substantial logistics requirements picked a northeastern Georgia county for its distribution center site.

Washington leads the way, led by Jefferson, King and Benton counties. Meanwhile, companies and a new research hub are growing in Bellingham.

Senior Editor Gary Daughters talks to trucking experts about what can be done at the leading bottlenecks, including the No. 1-ranked I-95 Fort Lee exit that was the site of the infamous “Bridgegate” scandal.

GIVE grants boost vocational education programs in rural counties.

Automotive technology has given rise to a potent aerospace industry.

Automotive, tech and tourism drive Alabama’s future.

These 10 cities are ready for the big time. They just need to act like it.

Learn the details behind three major investments in northern Mississippi in recent months that will create a combined 850 new jobs.

Investments by the higher education institutions of Kansas are designed to grow the talent companies need.

Microsoft commits half a billion dollars to making the Puget Sound affordable again.

Facts, Figures and Market Commentary Behind Success in Southwest Cities

A strong and competitive state business climate is part of the story.

How a Silicon Valley juggernaut embraced a tech hub in the Heartland.

NextGen Work Centers Benefit Everyone Involved