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Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .
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    Latest: 15 Cities, Counties Picked For LEED Government Leadership Program - Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .

    Local Government Leadership Program
    Quality Of Life

    15 Cities, Counties Picked For LEED Government Leadership Program

    Local Government Leadership Program uses the LEED for Cities rating system to reduce climate change, advance resilience and social equity .
    Apple U.S. investment
    Capital Investment

    Apple To Invest $430B Across U.S. Over Next Five Years

    Apple will build a new $1B North Carolina campus, and make job-creating investments in advanced manufacturing and clean energy throughout the country.
    Minimum Wage
    Surveys & Research

    Half Of U.S. States To See Minimum Wage Increases In 2021

    Many states will make changes to their minimum wage laws in 2021; greatest impacts will be seen in California, Washington and Florida.
    quality of life
    Feature Story

    Quality of Life: Working Where You Want To Live

    Millennials are looking for all of the excitement and amenities found in large urban centers, but at a much lower cost and with the better overall quality of life found in mid-sized cities.
    Colorado Governor Jared Polis
    Governor's Report

    Colorado Governor’s Report: Ready To Scale New Heights

    Gov. Jared Polis is keeping Colorado ahead of the curve on today’s biggest challenges, including providing recovery relief for small businesses and preparing to lead the clean-energy economy.
    November / December 2020
    Recent Issues

    November / December 2020 Issue (Volume 53, Number 6)

    In the November / December 2020 Issue, we unveil our new 21st Century Site Seekers' Guide and Site Seekers’ Guide Featured Locations Directory. Plus an update on economic development's response to COVID-19.
    energy efficiency
    Surveys & Research

    California Tops 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard

    Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, New York round out top 5 states for energy efficiency, Nevada is most improved in annual ACEEE report. 
    Amazon Tech Hubs
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    Amazon Creating 3,500 Jobs In Tech Hubs Across The U.S.

    The jobs will be created as Amazon invests more than $1.4 billion in expansions of its Dallas, Detroit, Denver, New York, Phoenix, and San Diego Tech Hubs.
    Crocs Broomfield, Colorado
    Corporate Headquarters

    Crocs Celebrates Opening Of New Global HQ In Colorado

    The 90,000-square-foot Broomfield, CO facility will allow the casual footwear manufacturer to increase its local workforce, and make sure current employees are "Confidently Comfortable."
    Montrose, CO
    Logistics & Distribution

    Wedge Brands Investing $14M In Colorado

    The 76,000-square-foot logistics and distribution center for the outdoor industry will be located on the Colorado Outdoors campus in Montrose. 
    LEED Green Building
    Surveys & Research

    Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building

    Massachusetts and Hawaii round out Top 5 on USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED, which recognizes current leaders committed to sustainable buildings, cities, and communities.
    environmental job training
    Workforce Development

    EPA Grants 26 Organizations $5.1M In Environmental Job Training Grants

    The environmental workforce and job training grants will help transform economically disadvantaged communities across the U.S. 
    startup ecosystems
    Press Releases

    Austin, Denver, New York Are Top Startup Ecosystems

    Austin, Denver and New York are the cities with the top Startup Ecosystems in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report.
    Best Business Climate
    Press Releases

    TN Named Best Business Climate, NC No. 1 In Growth Potential

    Tennessee has been named the state with the Best Business Climate and North Carolina is the top-ranked state for Economic Growth Potential in Business Facilities' 15th Annual Rankings Report
    global investment
    Cover Story

    Global Investment: Destinations Of Choice

    Attracting foreign direct investment has become a top priority for economic development organizations seeking to leverage the status of the U.S. as the top global destination for FDI.
    STEM skills
    Feature Story

    STEM Leaders: Moving To The Head Of The Class

    The battle for America’s future as a global technology leader is being waged in locations that have initiated innovative programs to increase the number of graduates with STEM skills.
    technology jobs CompTIA Cyberstates 2019 report
    Surveys & Research

    Technology Employment Grew In 43 States Last Year

    California led the pack as more than 260,000 new technology jobs were created in the U.S. in 2018, according to CompTIA Cyberstates 2019 report.
    2018 LEED green building
    Surveys & Research

    Illinois Was Tops For Green Building In 2018

    Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.
    Provo Utah
    Surveys & Research

    Provo, San Jose Top Annual Ranking Of Best-Performing Cities

    The Milken Institute's top 10 list of cities that are creating and sustaining jobs also includes San Francisco, Austin, Orlando, Raleigh, and Seattle.
    Colorado
    State Focus

    Colorado’s Advanced Industries Are Booming

    The Rocky Mountain State is supporting advanced industries through phases of growth with four types of grants and two global business programs.
    Colorado
    Governor's Report

    Colorado: Growing Their Own Talent

    Leveraging his state’s impressive assets, Gov. John Hickenlooper aims to plant Colorado’s flag on the summit of red-hot growth sectors like cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems.
    September / October 2018 Issue
    Recent Issues

    September / October 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 5)

    The September / October 2018 issue features locations that are foreign direct investment magnets, ports and Foreign Trade Zones, and an exclusive interview with Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper.
    2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
    Surveys & Research

    Massachusetts, California Continue As Energy Efficiency Leaders

    New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, and South Dakota are most improved states, according to ACEEE's 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
    Tokyo Innovative Cities
    Surveys & Research

    Top 100 Most Innovative Cities Named

    Tokyo ranks #1 in World Innovation Cities Index ahead of London and Silicon Valley.
    TCS Denver, CO
    Office, IT & Call Centers

    TCS Expands In Colorado, Adds 120 Employees In Denver

    Tata Consultancy Services' new Denver office will increase its employee headcount and bring STEM and computational thinking programs to the state to help the local economy.
    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.
    The Editor's Blog

    Doobie Candy

    The legal cannabis industry is selling dangerous high-potency infused edible products that will need to be regulated.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    2017 State Rankings Report
    Press Releases

    Texas Has Best Business Climate; Colorado Tops In Growth Potential

    Texas is Business Facilities' top-ranked state for Best Business Climate and Colorado was named no. 1 in Economic Growth Potential in the magazine's 13th Annual Rankings Report.
    The Editor's Blog

    Bears Ears

    A monumental fight over federal land is heating up in the state with the second-largest percentage of it.
    employment outlook
    Surveys & Research

    U.S. Employers Plan To Increase Staff In Q2

    U.S. employers expect the hiring pace to remain positive in Q2 2017 with 22 percent of employers planning to add staff between April and June, according to the ManpowerGroup.
    The Editor's Blog

    High-Growth Sector

    Statewide legal marijuana is a $6.7-billion industry that may all go up in smoke if the Justice Department enforces federal laws prohibiting it.
    economic development
    Economic Development

    Communities Get Environmental, Economic Development Help From EPA

    The EPA will provide 25 communities with technical assistance to pursue development strategies that advance clean air, clean water, economic development and other local goals.
    Smart City Challenge
    Colorado

    Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge

    The U.S. DOT's Smart City Challenge has pledged up to $40M to help one city define what it means to be a “Smart City “and become the country’s first to fully integrate innovative technologies – self-driving cars, connected vehicles, and smart sensors – into its transportation network.
    Illinois Is USGBC’s Top State For LEED Green Building.
    Colorado

    Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

    Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row.
    sunrun-denver-colorado
    Colorado

    Solar Installer Sunrun Plans 800 Jobs At New Denver Office

    Sunrun, the largest dedicated residential solar company in the U.S., will open an office in downtown Denver before the end of 2015 and plans to hire up to 800 workers over the next few years.
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    Industry Focus
    Industrial parks can mitigate social, health and environmental risks by embracing a resource-efficient eco-industrial concept.

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    Site Selection

    Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

    With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.

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    Situated in Upstate New York, Oswego County is located centrally to New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto and Montreal, with over 80 million people within a 300-mile radius. Many factors place Oswego County at the top of the list for manufacturing clusters such as metal fabrication and food processing.

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