In recent years, North Dakota has consistently improved its investments in its people and resources with an eye toward future economic growth. But there is still a long way for the state to go to...

Too often, economic development is thought of simply as recruiting big business away from other states. This report is a reminder that states must also focus investments on workers, education and business.

Increased investment in infrastructure and continued investment in human resources are needed to better leverage the state’s strong capital availability and solid research and development capacity.

Fewer businesses in Ohio are closing and the new businesses that are being created generate more jobs than in other states, but Ohio is among the worst for fostering new companies, and that reality shows...

Colorado is still dealing with the legacy of past years as unemployment remains stubbornly high. Additionally, while having one of the highest percentages of households headed by college graduates, Colorado ranks near the bottom in...

North Carolina is still reeling from mass layoffs despite better-than-average job growth.