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WV Takes Down VW
Researchers at West Virginia University blew the whistle on Volkswagen’s dirty diesel two years ago.
End Run to Paydirt
Sports gambling still is illegal outside of Vegas, or is that just a fantasy?
Solar King Abdicates
The most logical place in the world for solar power can’t get its act together.
Rail Transplant
China’s largest rail manufacturer will build subway cars for Boston at a new plant in Springfield, MA.
Border Without Walls
Economic development cooperation on the U.S.-Mexico border is getting stronger.
Feature Story: Georgia Governor’s Report – Georgia’s High-Powered Growth Engine
From foreign investment to surging film production and expanding water resources, Gov. Nathan Deal is making sure that Georgia is building a foundation for sustainable growth.
New Route to Growth
Providence, RI finds fertile ground for development under an old highway.
Marching into China
The former Humvee plant in Indiana now makes Mercedes SUVs for export to China.
No Credit Here
The Export-Import Bank of the United States becomes a political football.
Never Mind
Boston decides the 2024 Olympics aren't worth a hill of beans.
Taking a Pass
Colorado says the price is too high for 1,418 new health care jobs.
Ready to Roll
Cuba gets ready for a surge in economic development as relations with the U.S. are restored.
Reclamation Project
An obscure bureau of the U.S. Interior Dept. is drawing up plans to rebuild the water infrastructure of the western U.S.
Demos and Kratos
The European Union is leaving Greece, not the other way around.
First Word: Precious Commodity
You’ll be tempted to gulp down this refreshing news in this issue, but we recommend you sip and savor it.
Ill Wind
Cape Wind, planned as the nation's first offshore wind farm, appears to be dead in the water.
Virtual Employees
Uber gets a reality check from the California Labor Commission.
Feature Story: A Rising Star In The Southwest
Whether it’s cutting taxes 24 times while turning a huge deficit into a surplus or guaranteeing an adequate supply of water in the worst drought in history, New Mexico has a plan that works.
Manufacturing Skills
Congress considers a $100-million workforce training competition.
Thirsty Crops
A looming water resources crisis spells trouble for foods that are gluttons for gallons.
Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA
Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas
A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.
[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma
The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.
Location Spotlight: Charging into the EV Market in Northwest Ohio
With close proximity to Detroit, an extensive transportation network and a trained, educated workforce, the Toledo/Northwest Ohio region has a long successful track record within the automotive industry. Those inherent assets are the same resources which make this region an attractive location for the evolving electric vehicle market.