Conflict comes in many forms and whether we like to admit it or not, the world is currently at war on many fronts. While some countries are fighting conventionally with weapons, others are defending...
2026
Resilience in a Shifting Economy
The Business of Affordable Housing: Community Care Begins at HomeKnight Growth Strategies
“People think that all rental housing providers do is simply collect rent, but we’re actually continually navigating a really complex system,” says Amanda R. Knight, founder of Knight Growth...
Making ConnectionsGreater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
For more than a century, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce has been a cornerstone of Prince Edward Island’s business community. Incorporated in the late 1800s, it stands as one of...
A Holistic Approach to Community DevelopmentEastern Maine Development Corporation
Lee Umphrey likes to live in the present, not the past. President and CEO of Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC), Umphrey prefers to discuss the organization’s many initiatives, programs,...
Rooted in the PastConsiderations for Cold Storage
From old-fashioned cellars to today’s refrigerated transportation and massive temperature-controlled warehouses, keeping things cool is a multi-billion-dollar business steeped in technology and...
The Four Pillars to Grow a RegionEnvision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency
Envision Saint is well-positioned to steward the growth of the Saint John Region as it enters its sixth year of operations. Launched as a new model for economic development in 2021, the agency...
A New Chapter Built on Resilience and InnovationCovered Bridge Potato Chip Company
When you think of potato chips, the image that often comes to mind is a bag sitting on a supermarket shelf, crisp and ready for snacking. But behind every bag is a story, and for Covered Bridge...
A Borderland on the Rise: How Edmundston Madawaska Is Building a Four-Season FutureEdmundston Madawaska Tourism Office
At the northern edge of New Brunswick, meeting up with both Quebec and the United States, the Edmundston–Madawaska region has long occupied a unique place on the map. A gateway community shaped by...
Expansion Focused on the Ultimate CustomerNorthumberland Properties
The towns of Amherst and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia have been home to local Real Estate Development company Northumberland Properties for over 15 years now. Since we previously highlighted the firm in...
A Conduit for Economic StrengthCentral Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
True economic development will never occur in silos, and nowhere is that more evident than in Central Connecticut. Here, strength is in unity, collaboration, and a legacy of working together to...
On the MoveCity of New London, Connecticut
New London, Connecticut has always been a picture-postcard city with a population that understands celebrating life. Following its creative and proactive response to the economic pressures of...
Becoming a Bucket List LocationConfederation Centre of the Arts
The Confederation Centre of the Arts has been a cultural and artistic hub for both the province of Prince Edward Island and Canada at large, for more than 60 years. Such a considerable lifespan...
Where Leaders Gather: A Place To Refocus, Restore, Rebuild, and ReconnectThe Shires of Southwestern Vermont
When it comes to choosing an exclusive location for a mass corporate getaway, the United States has no shortage of enticing options. But when organizations set out to plan a targeted leadership...
A New VisionTown of East Hartford, Connecticut
For decades, East Hartford, Connecticut, existed in the shadow of its larger neighbor across the river. Known as a blue-collar industrial community with a high mill rate and modest income levels,...
Where Two States Meet to ProsperUpper Valley Business Alliance
The Upper Valley, an area home to over 200,000 people spanning the states of Vermont and New Hampshire in the Northeastern United States, is as unusual as it is interesting. An organically defined...
America’s Design-Build LeaderARCO Design/Build
In the construction industry, experience counts, and few companies realize this more than ARCO Design/Build. Building its reputation over three decades, ARCO is known today as America’s leading...
Where “Going the Extra Mile” Means “Getting Closer to Your Customer”Galco
While much of the industrial sector wrestled with disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, Galco emerged stronger. Since 2019, the company has doubled in size and sales by redefining what industrial...
From Watchdogs to Smart BollardsThe Evolution of Home Security
Fear of burglars and home invasions is driving interest in residential security systems, ranging from high-tech door cameras and alarms to the car-blocking posts known as bollards. Ironically, this...
Buyer BewareAvoiding the Greenwashing Trap
When homeowners and businesses put trash and recyclables on the curb, we tend to lose track of what actually happens to our waste. We trust that our garbage goes to landfill, vegetable peelings and...
A Sun-Splashed Community with a Pro-Business MindsetPueblo County, Colorado
Pueblo County, Colorado offers plentiful sunshine, generous incentives for businesses, and a pro-manufacturing mindset. Based in the southeastern part of the state, Pueblo County aims to attract new...
Building a Perfect Balance: Live, Work, Learn, Play in BrightonBrighton Economic Development Corporation
Brighton, Colorado, wouldn’t be the city it is without its amazing residents, thriving businesses, abundant attractions, and the Brighton Economic Development Corporation, which strives to make the...
Snow, Sunshine, Parks, and Trails: Investing in the Great OutdoorsCity of Durango, Colorado
A vibrant, multigenerational, and diverse community tucked away in the San Juan Mountains, the City of Durango, Colorado, offers a stunning array of natural beauty, outdoor activities, restaurants,...
Celebrating 50 Years of Economic Development by Getting Back to BasicsEconomic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC)
Behind any vibrant, flourishing community is the work of economic development teams who tirelessly strive to strengthen and diversify the economy through job creation, business attraction, expansion...
Sustainable Growth to Support an Enviable Way of LifeTown of Windsor, Colorado
The Town of Windsor, Colorado, is a community admired for its residents’ quality of life, which also draws tourists from near and far. This attraction is part of the reason Windsor has grown so...
Changing with the TimesKin Canada
When Hal Rogers founded Kin Canada, it is unlikely he could have realized the incredible legacy he was creating. Helping to enrich the lives of countless Canadians over the years, Kin Canada...
The Bigger PictureJefferson County, Colorado
Many counties across the United States are named in honor of former presidents and prominent Americans like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson is no exception. Famous for...
Thriving in the Heart of the ValleysCity of Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Long before Glenwood Springs became a hub for tourists and businesses, the Ute people used the mineral-rich hot springs known as “Yampah,” or “big medicine” for their spiritual and healing...
Strength in StrategyCity of Fountain, Colorado
Sitting at the gateway between Colorado Springs and Pueblo, the City of Fountain has emerged as one of southern Colorado’s most dynamic communities for new business growth and strategic...
Where Heritage Meets InnovationCañon City, Colorado
Cañon City, Colorado may not sit directly on the bustling I-25 corridor, but the city’s history and strategic vision have positioned it as a unique and increasingly attractive community for growth,...
Robust, Charming, Relaxing: Take a Trip to Morgan CountyMorgan County Economic Development Corporation
The public/private non-profit Morgan County Economic Development Corporation is deeply committed to handling the retention and expansion of business in Morgan County, Colorado. From diversifying the...
Mountains and Memories: Building Opportunity from WithinThe Summit Chamber
Nestled high in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Summit County is known the world over for its powder-white slopes and summer hiking that rivals some of the best trails in the country. But beneath the...
Collective Success: Building a World-Class Culture at HomeHercules Industries
The Hercules Industries legacy has always included reinvesting in the company, its people, and the community, and today, it carries this mission forward by empowering its employee-owners. Believing...
Growing Investment One ‘Yes’ at a TimeCity of Muskegon, Michigan
Known for its natural splendor along the shores of Lakes Muskegon and Michigan, the city of Muskegon is arguably one of West Michigan’s most precious and dynamic economic hubs. Muskegon’s economy is...
Come Out and Play: Finding Authentic Community in Craig, ColoradoCity of Craig, Colorado
What’s not to like? A compact, relaxed, rural community with big skies and the space to get away, whether snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing in the winter months, or exploring the...
Specialty Vehicles for Specialized SituationsTerradyne Armored Vehicles
Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc. of Newmarket, Ontario plans to take part in a huge military procurement program and make a splash at an international trade show in Saudi Arabia. The company designs...


































