TALENT & WORKFORCE: Growing a Workforce in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes region boasts an impressive amount of people and skills.
Kelly Barraza
Managing Editor at Site Selection Magazine
Kelly Barraza is managing editor at Site Selection Magazine. She has worked in scientific and B2B publications since 2018 and holds an English Literature degree from Georgia State University. An Atlanta native, Kelly spends her free time with her friends, pets and hobbies.
e-mail: kelly.barraza@conway.com
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ECONOMIC DRIVERS: Routing Enterprise And Industry Clusters in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes region has been viewed as more of a historic heavy manufacturing center and logistics operation,” says Teresa Nortillo, president of EcoDevo360, a consulting firm specializing in the repositioning and growth of the region’s economies.
CLEAN ENERGY: KEEPING IT GREEN & CLEAN IN ILLINOIS
Going clean and green is the new mantra in Illinois; and here’s where that work is taking shape the fastest.
NEXT-GENERATION AGRICULTURE, AG TECH & FOOD PROCESSING: Growing Season Brings Mighty Yields in Illinois
From soybeans to horseradish, Illinois grows the crops that feed the world.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Jobs, Innovation & Opportunity Collide in Illinois
Programs don’t perform jobs; they enable the training of skilled workers who do.
CONSUMERS ENERGY: Set Your Sites On Michigan
One of the first questions a company asks when choosing a site is how ready it is for development.
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Seeking Something Authentic
People turn toward the Great Outdoors for authentic experiences.
Idaho: CLOSING THE INNOVATION GAP
Industry diversification and entrepreneurial spirit drive growth in the Gem State.
Eastern Idaho’s Sparkling Performance
When it comes to growing business markets and building an economic development-focused foundation to power industries of the future, Idaho stands out.
MEXICO: Confidence in A Selective Market
Manufacturing capacity, a young and technically skilled workforce and informed decision-making guide growth in Mexico’s changing business landscape.