In an era of increasingly polarised opinions, companies that do business in or with the US are increasingly taking precautions against political or reputational risk. More »
Medical device shortages threatening the practice of modern medicine could quickly become a reality if even a handful of commercial ethylene oxide sterilizers cease operations, top FDA officials, manufacturers and experts warned at a two-day advisory committee meeting this week. More »
In a forested patch of Garrison, N.Y., on the Hudson River, a giant robotic arm looms over a platform. Later this month, the platform will start to rotate while the arm pumps out a gooey concoction of basalt and biopolymers. Round it will go, receiving layer upon layer, until the arm, like a demonic pastry chef, has extruded an entire egg-shaped house. More »
Office buildings across the nation are paring back their parking lots as more of their employees turn to public transit or ride-sharing services. But in the world of industrial real estate, the opposite trend is taking hold. Thanks to e-commerce, parking lots are growing. More »
Accounting change reduces assets by more than $1 billion. More »
When it comes to encouraging and enabling remote work, company practices lag policies. More »
For decades, the dominance of large cities has been bolstered by jobs and investment from the world’s best-known companies, causing labour markets to tighten and housing costs to soar. But could the age of the big city be coming to an end? More »
When planning new construction projects, the Facility Manager will be responsible for handling the creation of service level agreements, verifying work performed is of high-quality and validating all field service technician and contractor invoices. Unfortunately, construction facility management is one of the most stressful and disruptive events. A Facility Manager can oversee, so it is important to know what to look for a new construction project in terms of challenges and ensuring the successful completion of such projects. More »
Cities that embrace new economic models will attract a greater share of business and investment according to new research, which says that strong economic fundamentals are no longer a city’s main draw. More »
The sometimes absurd lengths Big Tech, small startups and venture capitalists go to in recruiting clever clogs More »
Providing rural residents with the skills they need to thrive in a changing labor market requires cultural, systemic, and structural investments into postsecondary educational pathways. More »
The tech company is looking for different ways to fill “new-collar” jobs in its 360,000-employee workforce by adding digital badges and apprenticeships and deepening partnerships with community colleges. More »
From 1990 to 2015, the size of these types of business incentives tripled. Foxconn-level incentives would escalate them another 10-fold, to 30% of state and local tax revenue. Such a surge threatens public services and the social safety net, turning a tool used to promote jobs and growth into a political and economic disaster. More »
Unfortunately, in nearly every industry, the best talent is in perilously short supply. In PwC’s 22nd Annual Global CEO Survey, 79 percent of chief executives around the world said that a lack of key skills threatens their business growth. Retailers need interface designers who understand customer experience. Banks and insurance companies need data visualization experts. Energy, automotive, and industrial companies need team leaders who can manage interoperable platforms. More »
By making contact and staying engaged, Chamber and economic development officials lure important relocations to North Texas. More »
The boundaries of space and use are blurred as we live in an increasingly “coeverything” world. The sharing economy has eliminated market inefficiencies while providing cost savings for consumers and tapping into the demand for increased access. The shorter-term sharing of homes, music and vehicles is bleeding into slightly longer-term sharing of offices, retail space and apartments—representing shifts in consumer habits and varying degrees of disruption. More »
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Since its introduction as a part of 2017 tax reform legislation, Opportunity Zone Program tax incentives have generated excitement for developers and investors alike. Many taxpayers view this program as one of the most ambitious federal tax incentive programs in decades. Find out if opportunity zones are right for you. More »
