n the ever-changing and competitive world of manufacturing, strategic expansion is a pivotal step to ensure a business continues to thrive. If incentives are effectively considered and obtained, the ...

Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham says in today’s economy — and with a limited pool of workers as Iowa ...

An intriguing “what if” kind of economic question: What if no pandemic in 2020? Recall that 2019 was a pretty darn good year for the American economy. Unemployment was low (3.6 percent), economic ...

In the competitive landscape of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), the quest to cultivate a motivated, engaged and productive workforce is crucial for sustainable growth and success. According ...

Henry Ford didn’t invent the automobile. It debuted more than 20 years before the first Model T rolled out of his Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan. What Ford did invent was the concept of the ...

The Asia-Pacific region prospered by becoming the source of more than half of global factory output, but another transformation to higher-productivity services has the potential to further support ...

The 2025 federal budget introduced a series of tax incentives designed to stimulate investment, innovation and productivity — particularly in sectors tied to clean technology, manufacturing and ...

Sales incentives are an important factor in attracting, retaining and motivating talent; driving desired behaviors; and ultimately fueling revenue growth. In fact, it's such a part of achieving ...

Boosting the productivity of front-line workers is a major challenge for leaders in industries where employees must be on-site. Maintaining output is important, but it takes a thoughtful and balanced ...