Economic Development

Where the Jobs Are: Renewable Energy

In recent years investment in renewable energy has grown for a number of reasons, including increased efficiencies, government policies, and the environmental movement. Regardless of the myriad of reasons, renewable energy has created jobs in the U.S. Based on data from the 2010 Brookings Institution report, “Sizing the Clean Economy,” there are approximately 130,000 jobs…Continue Reading

Your Next Economic Development Opportunity May be in the Clouds!

The Affordable Care Act is an ambitious attempt to reform the entire healthcare industry, with its implementation taking place over time. Currently the law is to be gradually enforced beginning in 2010 and taking full effect in 2015. Starting in March of 2012 the reform will begin to require changes in the way that doctors…Continue Reading