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Is the end of the economic development incentive war at hand?

Looking for places where major employers and major populations both have a strong chance of being served by continuing infrastructure investment?

The lead author of an annual scorecard says logistics is in a very good place as an industry.

Servier, an independent, international pharmaceutical company, has begun development of its future Research Institute in the Paris-Saclay cluster.

INSEAD’s Global Talent Competitiveness Index offers food for thought.

Perspectives on what it takes to be smart range from super-fast to slowing down completely.

Startup Genome says these leading startup hubs have a major role to play in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The top international deals of the year were marked by Chinese capital flowing into India and Africa, among other industry trends.

Last year’s most lucrative corporate projects feature tech, transportation and three from Amazon that collectively aim to fulfill 33,000 job openings.

Two marquee projects underscore Virginia’s claim to the cup.

Site Selection’s Mac Conway Awards for Excellence in Economic Development recognize the top local and regional economic development agencies.

The economic tsunami that China surfed to wealth and power is subsiding into a swell. The economy is still vibrant, but 7% growth is likely just a cherished Chinese memory.

This year’s tallies of the top industries of 2018 show machinery, equipment & construction leading the way. For most countries, that’s a good sign.

Manufacturing, logistics and internet technology propel central Ohio’s Licking County.

Ohio’s winning ways stem from collaboration and commitment to community.

The Top Metros in the nation know how to bring in the projects, and crave the talent to keep that pipeline flowing.

The Governors of Nebraska and Texas have a few things in common — new terms in office, a commitment to putting veterans to work and another Governor’s Cup to add to their collections.

Our annual 50-state report takes you on a guided tour of economic development laws, leaders, policies, indicators and projects from the past year. Use it as you look to update your location portfolio.

They say the phrase “aging gracefully” is just a nice way of being told you’re slowly looking worse. We respectfully disagree. At 65, we’ve never looked better.

Amping up engagement with the C-suite nurtures home-grown business expansions.

Four reforms could help governments dial back incentives to sustainable levels.

With six consecutive Top Business Climate wins to his credit, Gov. Nathan Deal reflects on overcoming state transportation challenges, how to invest wisely in education and workforce resources, and his hope that Georgia’s business climate benefits businesses and their workers long after he’s gone.

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