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Opportunity Missed

There was bold talk about tax reform in President Obama's speech, but not a word about the most important tax.

Game Changer

Tennessee takes workforce training to the next level--high school.

Empty Pipe Cinch

With oil prices collapsing, the no. 1 priority in Congress is to build a new oil pipeline.

Crystal Ball 2015

BF's interstellar drones go into the future and bring back next year's headlines.

Buying the Rope

The titans of Silicon Valley bow before China's new Internet Czar.

They’re Coming to Take Us Away, Pt. 2

The world's smartest man says artificial intelligence may doom the human race.

Money to Burn

Want to rank the biggest waste of economic development funds? We already know the winner.

Ready to Roar

Detroit emerges from bankruptcy with its dignity intact.

Hollywood Blockbuster

An $8-billion project would compress wind from Wyoming in Utah caves and ship the energy to L.A.

Reassuring

The trend of manufacturing jobs returning to the U.S. from overseas continues to grow.

Gravy Train

A private-sector group—filled with former public officials—is lobbying to build a high-speed maglev train in the U.S.

Global Passport

The CDC director opposes a ban on travel from the Ebola hot zone in Africa. Why?

Ray of Hope

It took a while, but we've found some positive news about the NFL.

War Without Borders

Pope Francis was right: World War III has already started.

Single Malt or Blended?

Scotland is deciding whether Great Britain becomes Medium-sized Britain

Gigadeal

Tesla got 100 percent of what it wanted when it chose Nevada for its 5-million-square-foot battery plant.

Inverted Pyramid

U.S. corporations keep engineering overseas mergers to avoid paying taxes.

Let Them Eat Crude

If your grocery runs out of Cheerios, blame North Dakota.

Tale of Two Cities

Their acronyms may rhyme, but KC and AC appear to be moving in opposite directions.

Flying Without Altitude

A major U.S. airport looks to expand its revenue by drilling under its runways.
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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

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.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

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] Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Location Spotlight: The Rhode Island Advantage

Rhode Island’s ideal location in the Northeast boasts all the benefits of major commercial centers, including easy access to top companies, all manner of transportation, and world-class universities.