• David Hickey, Managing Director, Hickey & Associates

Key trends across the states indicate a continued effort to lure new businesses with incentives, but there’s a sustained focus on transparency and ensuring a return on investment for taxpayers.

• David Hickey, Managing Director, Hickey & Associates

New governors of eight states reveal their ideas for strengthening their states’ economies and growing their business bases.

• Steve Kaelble, Staff Editor, Area Development

Although growth had been lagging in the New England States, they’re now catching up to the rest of the nation in terms of economic recovery.

• Mason Donovan, Managing Partner, The Dagoba Group

Choosing a location where your employees can have a healthy work-life balance can lower employee turnover and also increase their productivity.

• Area Development Research Desk

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