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As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.


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As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.
05/28/2018
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    Latest: Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage - As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.

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    Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage

    As cyber threats multiply at an exponential rate, an emerging cybersecurity sector tries to keep pace, with government agencies forming close alliances with world-class institutions of higher education.
    Technology employment
    Surveys & Research

    U.S. Technology Sector Added Nearly 200,000 Jobs In 2017

    At $1.6 trillion, the tech sector is one of the largest components of the nation's economy, according to Cyberstates™ 2018.
    Employment Outlook
    Surveys & Research

    U.S. Labor Market Tightens, Demand For Skilled Workers Continues

    Manufacturing companies report the biggest growth in hiring plans, up +7% from Q2 2017, according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey.
    The Editor's Blog

    Transformers

    Hyper-fast 5G cellular service will require transmitters disguised as mailboxes under small-scale cell towers that double as streetlights.
    Zero Energy Buildings
    Surveys & Research

    U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings

    California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.
    small business
    Surveys & Research

    Small Business Outlook Highest In A Decade

    For the first time since 1997, the majority of small businesses reported increases in revenues, and the overwhelming majority are confident in the future of their business.
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    Executive Analysis

    How To Solve The Top 5 Labor Shortage Issues

    An exclusive, in-depth look at the issues that employers, economic developers, and parents can address to help solve the current labor shortage challenge, from McCallum Sweeney Consulting. 
    The Editor's Blog

    Doobie Candy

    The legal cannabis industry is selling dangerous high-potency infused edible products that will need to be regulated.
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    Surveys & Research

    U.S. Ranked Third For Global Talent Competitiveness

    Washington, DC, San Francisco land in Top 10 of the Global Talent Competitiveness Index’s city rankings.
    The Editor's Blog

    The Amazon Derby

    Amazon narrows its HQ2 site selection to 20 regions containing about a third of the population of the U.S.
    economy
    Surveys & Research

    C-Suite Execs’ Recession Fears Fade, Talent Concerns Remain

    CEOs are heading into 2018 with more optimism about the global economy, according to a new report from The Conference Board.
    Amazon Missouri
    Corporate Headquarters

    Amazon Reveals 20 Finalist Cities For HQ2

    From among the 238 proposals to host its second headquarters in North America, Amazon has selected the 20 cities still in contention for the $5B HQ2 and its 50,000 high-paying jobs.
    Apple investment
    Capital Investment

    Apple To Invest $350B In U.S. Over Next Five Years

    Investments will concentrate on direct employment by Apple, spending and investment with domestic suppliers and manufacturers, and fueling the fast-growing app economy created with iPhone and the App Store.
    Milken Institute Best-Performing Cities Index
    Surveys & Research

    Provo, Raleigh, Dallas Top Best Performing Cities List

    The annual Milken Institute analysis demonstrates the impact of policymaking on jobs, wages, technology development, and other measures in both large and small cities across the U.S.
    minimum wage
    Surveys & Research

    New Year, New Wages: Minimum Wage Increases Across The U.S.

    On January 1, 2018, 18 states and 19 cities across the United States increased minimum wages, more on deck.
    The Editor's Blog

    Crystal Ball 2018

    We've used the NSA's cyber tools to hack next year's headlines.
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    Surveys & Research

    CRE Implications of Tax Reform In The Great Tax Race

    Cushman & Wakefield addresses how the world’s fastest tax reform package could impact commercial real estate.
    Economic Development

    Meltdown

    In February 2018, the Georgia Public Service Commission will decide the fate of the U.S. nuclear power industry. Can the U.S. nuclear power industry be revived?
    Colorado
    State Focus

    A Blueprint For Success In Rural Colorado

    At least 17 communities across Colorado will be involved in initiatives that include branding, coworking, film production, outdoor recreation and tourism promotion.
    Chobani Twin Falls Idaho
    Food Processing

    Chobani Breaks Ground On Idaho Expansion

    The greek yogurt manufacturer is expanding its Twin Falls, ID plant, adding an additional 70,000 square feet to the world’s largest yogurt plant.
    Great Falls Montana
    Agriculture

    Great Falls, Montana Chosen As Food & Ag Development Center

    The designation by the Montana Department of Agriculture will boost local economic development efforts in food and agricultural processing, as well as renewable energy.
    The Editor's Blog

    Sky Box

    As Big Box retail outlets start to dwindle, warehouses are proliferating—and not all of them are horizontal.
    Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk in Site Selection
    Executive Analysis

    Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

    Natural disaster risk is an important site selection factor that has the risk of being overlooked when evaluated alongside factors such as workforce and logistics. Featuring interactive natural disaster risk maps.
    Amazon
    The Editor's Blog

    Amazonia, USA

    The RFPs are in and we all can't wait for the climax of the runaway hit economic development reality show: HQ2, The Survivor.
    Amazon Missouri
    Corporate Headquarters

    Moody’s Analytics Creates Amazon HQ2 Top 10 List

    Everybody’s trying to guess which city will land Amazon's coveted second headquarters. Moody’s Analytics applies a more data-driven approach.
    centers of technology
    Cover Story

    Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

    From national manufacturing innovation institutes to university-led high-tech clusters and incubators, locations far and wide are stepping up to bring tomorrow’s breakthroughs to today’s market.
    Recent Issues

    September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)

    The September / October 2017 features a tour of high-tech hubs, plus a look at the logistics and advanced manufacturing industries. Also, New Mexico, Mississippi, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
    Great Falls Montana
    Agriculture

    Montana Eggs Opens New $9 Million Facility

    The 58,000-square-foot egg grading operation in Great Falls, MT will process over 280 million eggs annually to meet growing demand for organic, free-range eggs.
    The Editor's Blog

    Texas Tall

    The worst natural disaster in U.S. history has brought out the best of human nature in Greater Houston.
    The Editor's Blog

    Supply Chain Reaction

    As the renegotiation of NAFTA begins, the hemispheric supply chain may be the biggest obstacle to major revisions.
    data center
    Data Centers

    Serving The Cloud: Data Center Supply Races To Meet Demand

    Completion of new data center projects started in 2016 will create enough new server capacity to meet the voracious appetite of expanding cloud providers, easing a shortage of available storage space.
    Global Competitiveness
    Press Releases

    Switzerland, Singapore, U.S. Are Tops In Global Competitiveness

    Switzerland, Singapore and the United States are the top three nations in Global Competitiveness in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report.
    China
    Press Releases

    China, U.S., Germany Are Global Wind Power Leaders

    China, the U.S. and Germany are the global leaders in Installed Wind Power Capacity in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report. China is also tops among Renewable Energy Investment Leaders.
    metro ranking
    Press Releases

    Austin, Charlotte, Denver Are Tops In BF’s Growth Chart

    Austin, TX has been named the top metro for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 13th Annual Rankings Report.
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