Editor’s Note: Economic Growth Off to Slow Start
Q2 2015
Nonetheless, PricewaterhouseCoopers Q1 2015 Manufacturing Barometer reveals optimism among U.S. industrial manufacturers regarding the U.S. economy. In fact, the level of optimism — 76 percent — is the highest since the fourth quarter of 2005. “As we see increasingly positive views about the domestic economy among U.S. industrial manufacturers, a majority of management teams continue to indicate plans to hire skilled workers and invest in their businesses,” said Bobby Bono, PwC’s U.S. industrial manufacturing leader.
Where will this investment take place? Although the economic development process has changed since Area Development was first published 50 years ago, one fact remains: “CEOs favor states that foster growth through progressive business development programs, low taxes, and a quality living environment,” according to the latest Chief Executive magazine Best & Worst States for Business survey. Among these states are many that are also receiving Gold and Silver Shovel awards from Area Development this year in recognition of garnering investment and high-value added jobs in 2014. One state in each of five population categories was recognized with a Gold Shovel award, and Silver Shovels went to 16 runner-up states. One project in each of the population categories was also recognized as a “project of the year.”
Also in this issue is our annual Leading Locations report. Area Development’s research desk ranked 373 MSAs against 21 economic and workforce indicators to determine the 100 Leading Locations, as well as the leading MSAs among big, mid-size, and small cities, and within nine geographic regions of the U.S. These cities/MSAs understand how business works and are nurturing sustainable economic development.
Project Announcements
Eastman Plans Longview, Texas, Production Operations
03/27/2024
DHL Supply Chain-Vantage Data Centers NV11 Plan Nevada Operations
03/26/2024
Big Jet Expands Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Operations
03/26/2024
Landmark Ceramics UST Expands Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, Operations
03/25/2024
Google Plans Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Data Center
03/25/2024
Canada-Based Premier Tech Establishes Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Operations
03/25/2024
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