Regional Economic Development

The site features reports, case studies and webinars designed to help states strengthen regional economies through sector strategies. The site also features the Knowledge Exchange Calendar, a schedule highlighting webinars and other sector-related events.

"People should be able to have a home and raise their kids and have some sense of community."

Scott Kirsner wrote a great article called “12 Guidelines for Great Panels.” Check it out here. If you read "How to Be a Great Moderator" and "How to Kick Butt on a Panel," you’d have panels down to a science.

Over the last year, interest in and recognition of the importance of health
information technology (HIT) and the mobilization of health information electronically
(health information exchange) to improve our nation’s health and healthcare has
continued to grow significantly.

Wight is one of a growing number of Americans retiring into businesses rather than porch swings. The number of self-employed Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 grew 29 percent to 1.85 million in the past five years, and those over the age of 65 increased 18 percent to 756,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Cities don’t have to be overrun by big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart and Target

Those cities that can evolve to meet the needs of the information age will be the ones to prosper immensely in the next 10-20 years.

It’s a leader on the global stage now, but the trade imbalance may erode US preeminence, report says.

Nationwide, governors who Inc. has recognized as being the most friendly to entrepreneurs were re-elected by a much wider margin in Tuesday’s elections than governors who received low marks from the magazine.

The graduate exodus frustrates corporate leaders because those leaving would likely make high salaries and boost the area’s tax base. What’s worse, they say, is that many are leaving even though there are good jobs available.