On the Brink of a Global Trade War
The world is embroiled in a trade war that promises to destabilize the highly integrated global economy, tensions that are exacerbated by the physical wars taking place on numerous fronts. People...
The Dynamics and Impacts of Family-Owned Businesses
Family-owned and operated businesses are the backbone of local, national, and global economies, and while many consumers imagine these operations to be smaller enterprises that offer boutique...
City of Blaine, Minnesota
The City of Blaine, Minnesota is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the Twin Cities, and for good reason. It’s a destination of choice for sports and entertainment, and a great place to call...
Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matter More Than Ever
Political transitions can have widespread implications on the way a society functions, and that is certainly true of the political landscape in the United States today, where the new...
Blackseries
At Blackseries, camping is a passion driven by the desire to bring adventure tourists closer to nature. This is facilitated by a line of durable, safe, and comfortable travel trailers, pop-up...
Construction Management at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
At a time when demand for construction professionals is at an all-time high, the Construction Management program at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is one of the few in New England doing...
Brunswick Business & Industry Development
Brunswick County, North Carolina is a region steeped in history and natural beauty, with awe-inspiring places and vistas. But as rich as its past has been, its future is even brighter thanks in...
Associated Scaffolding
Associated Scaffolding, a multi-generational, family-owned business, has established itself as a trusted leader in scaffolding and safety solutions across the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee,...
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce/BristolWORKS!
Without question, the pandemic introduced its fair share of challenges, but one region, led by the efforts of the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, turned these challenges into an...
Bringing Together Performance and Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, SFA Saniflo Canada, with the support of its parent company SFA Group, takes its commitment seriously. The provision of clean water and adequate sanitation is...
Managing Demand for Critical Infrastructure
Many people take for granted the fact that, for local stores to be safely stocked with perishable food items like fresh produce, dairy, meats, and frozen goods, and for pharmacies and hospitals to...
Eos Lightmedia
As a specialty design-build firm, Eos Lightmedia is highly regarded for its ability to bring turnkey audiovisual and lighting solutions to the market. But more than that, it elevates spaces and...
AGS Rehab Solutions
AGS Rehab Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in the delivery of health management solutions—chiefly disability management, assessment, and return-to-work solutions—for its clients across...
Curecrete
Curecrete Distribution is the original concrete densification company. Its flagship products, Ashford Formula™ and RetroPlate®, were the first to market of their kind and continue to lead the way as...
A Plan for Alberta’s Agriculture
Agriculture is both an economic driver and a social determinant of well-being, as it employs many people while also providing the food supply healthy communities depend on. With one of the world’s...
Macrodyne Technologies
Already established as North America’s largest press manufacturer, Macrodyne Technologies, an expert in direct drive servo, spindle servo, and hydraulic presses, is looking to expand its...
Sculpture Hospitality
Since 1987, Sculpture Hospitality has been enhancing the performance and profitability of bars, restaurants, and hotels worldwide. By managing inventory levels to reduce waste and loss, the company...
Climate Change and Vulnerability in the Lone Star State
Texas is no stranger to significant weather and environmental disasters. From Hurricane Carla in 1961 to Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Winter Storm Uri in 2021, and extreme heat and wildfires, flooding,...
Avant-Garde
From the standard run-of-the-mill turnstile to highly aesthetic yet functional advanced entrance systems that serve as the centerpiece of corporate lobbies, Avant-Garde’s offering is unparalleled in...
Sauk County Development Corporation
Sauk County, Wisconsin is a place where small-town charm and the beauty of nature and the outdoors meet to offer a character and way of life that’s a huge draw to residents and tourists alike. Home...
Big Country Raw
Raw feeding has long been a contentious issue for pet parents, particularly when it comes to food safety and nutrition—but these concerns are a thing of the past thanks to Big Country Raw. At Big...
A Look at Alberta’s Growth
The “Alberta Is Calling” campaign, promoting the province and all it has to offer, has been a resounding success thanks to strong market conditions including accelerated oil prices and wage growth...
A Look at Perinatal Care in Canada
Canada is recognized as part of the developed world where quality of life standards are high, but this reputation is slowly (or quickly, depending on your experience) sinking into decline. This is...
Town of Windsor, Colorado
Windsor, Colorado is a community with abundant natural assets and a warm, welcoming, hometown feel. It is a safe and friendly community that provides its residents with a vibrant quality of life its...
National Hemp Association
The National Hemp Association (NHA) is a small but mighty organization that works in collaboration with government and industry partners to revive the hemp industry in the United States, an industry...
A&M Remediation
Mining practices and safety standards have come a long way, and while companies have adopted environmental and social guidelines (ESG) to mitigate serious risks to people and the environment, there...
Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation (GSDC), an economic development organization in St. Cloud, Minnesota, has found success in collaboration, partnership, and a regional approach to...
The Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair is an annual event that showcases the best Illinois has to offer. Every August, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the fair to get a corndog, ride the Giant Slide, and...
City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Across the country, small but growing communities are working hard to invest in local infrastructure to sustain the growth that is taking place. This is particularly true of the city of Sun Prairie,...
City of Casa Grande, Arizona
Recently, a major buzz has grown around the City of Casa Grande, Arizona. This is a community that has leveraged the quality of life it promises as well as its many assets, including proximity,...
How the Pandemic Altered the Retail Landscape
Indoor shopping malls have been the centre of retail activity for more than half a century, and during that time became a social and cultural mecca for countless generations of consumers who have...
Bay Future, Inc.
“Our community is really embracing what the future could be.” – Trevor Keyes In 2019, leaders in the mid-Michigan community of Bay City decided to put forward an aggressive economic development plan...
Cardel Homes
A home is a sacred place where individuals live their lives to the fullest, something that Cardel Homes is deeply aware of. For 50 years, this family-owned homebuilder has continually grown its...
LAVA Computer MFG. Inc.
For nearly forty years, LAVA Computer MFG. Inc. has steadily positioned its products and capabilities at the fore of the market, where it became recognized for its offerings and the service it...
Ecocert Canada
Organic production systems preserve biodiversity, help mitigate climate change, and ensure that there is respect for people and the planet by promoting fair and equitable access to resources. Since...
Housley Group
Housley Group is a full-service utility construction company that got its start as Housley Communications in 1980 when one man, the late Robert (Bob) D. Housley, took a vision, one employee, and a...
Town of Windsor, Colorado
Although the Town of Windsor, Colorado was not immune to the COVID virus, its economy found a way not only to survive but thrive in the face of it. At the beginning of the pandemic, leaders and...
A Local Approach to a Global Problem
International and interconnected systems can be rife with uncertainty. This is especially true of the global food supply, with challenges aggravated by the pandemic. Supply disruptions highlighted...
Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA)
The Canadian organic industry represents over 7,900 producers of a number of commodities including food and beverages, livestock and livestock feed, fibre, and many others. In 2022, the industry...
City of Green Bay, Wisconsin
The City of Green Bay, Wisconsin is a family-friendly, affordable getaway that welcomes 5.5 million visitors annually, drawn to the region’s many attractions, including a beautiful waterfront, the...
Red Deer County, Alberta
With a population of almost 20,000 (and growing), Red Deer County offers a unique composition of urban and rural, village and country, industry and agriculture. The region pays homage to its...
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For some, the idea of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is a tagline or a trend that can be leveraged to a company’s advantage, but this is only the case when these values are inherently...
Town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador
As the slogan goes, the Town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, is a bright town with a bright future. Home to a population of 27,000 strong and counting, Conception Bay South is...
National Hemp Association
The National Hemp Association (NHA) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and educates all who have a collective interest in the strength and viability of the hemp industry in the United...
Town of Windsor, Colorado
Although the Town of Windsor, Colorado was not immune to the COVID virus, its economy found a way not only to survive but thrive in the face of it. At the beginning of the pandemic, leaders and...
Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation
As a place to call home, the Myrtle Beach region in Horry County, South Carolina truly boasts something for everyone. It’s affordable, picturesque, and a competitive business market, amounting to a...
RegO Products
With a broad range of flow-control components and engineered-to-order applications, including a wide array of valves, pressure regulators, and safety devices for mission-critical applications using...
Sound Investment or Risky Gamble?
For some time, cryptocurrency was heralded as the future of money and the ticket to wealth, while others took a position of caution and scepticism. The past few years have shown it’s a gamble like...
Town of Fountain Hills, AZ
The Town of Fountain Hills is a master-planned community in Arizona that should be on everyone’s radar. For a small town with a population of 24,000 (and growing), it offers an unmatched way of life...
City of Welland, ON
After a decade of steady growth, the City of Welland, Ontario is at last beginning to receive the attention it deserves. Throughout the pandemic, people continued to flock to the area for its space...