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July 2017

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Cover Story

The New Age of Cyber Crime

According to Cybersecurity Ventures, a cyber research and market intelligence company, cybercrime costs, which totaled $3 trillion in 2015, will reach $6 trillion by 2021.

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Features

Screen Time Supply Chain

From giant TVs to ever-larger smartphones, the world craves screen time — and that requires more and bigger screens.

Three Views into Renewables

Record installations at record low prices was the thrust of REN21’s Renewables 2017 Global Status Report, published in early June.

Fresh Approaches

When it comes to food, regional affiliation is important for reasons that go well beyond branding.

Workforce Multipliers

Experts in economic development say the secret for attracting and retaining high-value companies is an abundant, specially trained and motivated workforce.

A Global Scorecard for Startups

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2017 reveals how successful tech innovation is being led by young entrepreneurs all over the world.

Clean Green Machines

A new and improved index highlights the leading countries, states and metro areas in sustainability.

Investment Profiles

Area Spotlights

Turn for the Better

Louisiana’s energy-driven economic health has never been more robust. Now may be the time to bring human health — and the life sciences, medical tourism and healthcare sectors — along for the ride.

Circle of Outsiders

Missouri Governor Eric Greitens on Reform, Right-to-Work and Renewing State Competitiveness

Indiana Claims Factory Belt Title

Manufacturing production has been growing in Indiana at four times the national average since 2000, a new study from Ball State University shows.

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Pieces of the Pie

Snapshots of logistics intelligence and solutions show where the sector is going next.