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The fastest-growing suburb in the U.S. isn't near a major city like New York, Miami, or Los Angeles. In fact, it's in North Carolina, according to a new GOBankingRates report. The South reigned supreme, with six regions in the top 10 — Mooresville, North Carolina took the No. 1 spot on the list. States like Florida and Arizona both had two cities in the top 10, according to the report. Find the full top 10 list here: https://cnb.cx/3zB22S0

It is a commonplace to say that California has a poor business climate and that Los Angeles as a city is a particularly bad place to do business. If this is true, we would likely see poor performance in employment growth. The graph below looks at employment relative to 1990 for four units of geography: the US, California, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (which includes Orange County), and Los Angeles County alone. The takeaways are pretty obvious: over a 34-year period, the state of California has held its own relative to the country, but the LA metro area has not, and LA County has done even worse (I cannot find comparable data for LA city).

I didn’t move to Florida for the weather. This weekend we finally had some relief from the summer swelter. It’s the time of year we look forward to here. I started working in Florida in 2001, when I took a sales territory for one of my manufacturer PR clients. There was no regular rep here, and some research showed me Florida was a promising industrial state. Go figure, the three leading industries in those days were citrus, phosphate and tourism. I moved my family to Florida in 2002 and for 22 years Orlando has been home. I covered the entire state for eight years growing a solid industrial territory with several major concentrations of good manufacturing customers. Orlando was centrally located and the one place my wife and I agreed on. But it’s just one of the many cultures in our eclectic state. I watched this video over the weekend and decided it might be an interesting share for my network, especially those who don’t know Florida the way I do. It’s one of the best summary explanations I’ve heard on the demographics of our great state. Many think when they come to Florida they’ve experienced the US. Florida IS very American, but there also isn’t any place in the US like Florida. Honestly, even most places in Florida aren’t like the other places in Florida. This is one of the things that I like most, but one that frustrates many. What is the Florida culture? Well, listen to this video (link in the comments) to find out. Lately we’ve had more unity than ever here. 1000 people a day move to Florida, many relocating for our way of life, many others to get away from their current way of life. Someone I once worked with used to say “Each person has to figure out how they’re going to “do” Florida. You can usually find somewhere in the state that’s a fit. (Video link in the comments). My wife and I actually prefer four seasons. But there’s so much I like about Florida, I probably won’t be leaving anytime soon. #heartlandvalues #industrialmarketing #industrialpr #manufacturing #jobshop Image credit: Milage Mike - 10 Reasons Why Florida Is DIFFERENT From the Rest of the South.

Yesterday, Governor Newsom made the fourth stop on his California Jobs First tour after he visited Fresno, Kern County and the southern border region in recent weeks. At Davis Ranches, a farm started in the 1800s, the Governor learned about its sustainable operations that help the ranch save water and restore crucial floodplain habitat. The Governor also met with local leaders of the California Jobs First Capital Region collaborative to hear from them about their economic priorities. The Capital Region – composed of Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties – is home to a diverse range of industries, from natural resources to biotechnology and manufacturing, that have the potential to drive job growth and create a resilient local economy. By leveraging existing strengths, the region plans to boost business growth, generate more high-quality jobs, and increase access to these jobs. #CaliforniaJobsFirst https://lnkd.in/gSeE_fCK

Is what we fondly or fiercely call “the Region” spreading across Northwest Indiana like urban sprawl? Or will it forever be the same geographical spot on any map? A mayor in Northwest Indiana prompted this question, and I then began wondering how many other cities and towns are considered part of the Region, or not. How about Michigan City? Dyer? Chesterton? Valparaiso? Merrillville? Lowell? Crown Point? The list goes on. Perception is reality for most outsiders. Today’s column: https://lnkd.in/gV4VAT6G

🌟 California is Changing! 🌟 After 32 years on the West Coast, I’ve seen firsthand the transformations happening in California. A wise man once told me, "California does things 10 years before everyone else does, then other states copy them." Let’s hope that holds true! 🔹 Housing Boom: Median single-family home prices exceeded $900K in 2024. 🔹 Outmigration Leader: Over 10,000 residents expected to leave this year. 🔹 Big Moves to Texas: Companies like Oracle, Charles Schwab, Kelly Moore Paints and Chevron are relocating. 🔹 Job Market Shifts: Job openings down 30% and unemployment up to 5.3%. #California #RealEstate #Migration #Business #Employment #EconomicTrends

Exciting news! The City of Great Falls Growth Policy website is now live! Discover the latest updates to our growth policy and learn how you can share your thoughts. By joining our email list, you’ll stay informed about upcoming events and plan revisions. Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to hear from you! #greatfallsmt #communitydevelopment #communityplanning #communitygrowth #growthpolicy #communityengagement

Economic development is essential for the growth and prosperity of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region and for increasing the overall quality of life. Economic development strengthens our region bringing jobs, talent, and taxes to maintain our core systems over time, providing the critical services and ongoing maintenance necessary for our community to endure. Communities that cannot meet this threshold do not control their future. Such places require continuing assistance from the federal and state governments, with a rising level of debt and taxation, to maintain essential services. These places are fragile, and dependent on others for their survival. Click here to learn more about our business attraction and retention work, which contributes to the health and well-being of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. #COEconDevWeek24 https://lnkd.in/gzCczDvG

Did you know… that every day almost 70% of Lake County residents leave Lake County for their jobs? The establishment of LEAD in 2022 introduced a deliberate economic development strategy that will help to improve & balance that statistic and further highlight Lake County as an excellent place to own and run a business. Benefits such as more job opportunities/higher wages and lesser tax burdens on local residents, increased funding to improve roadways, improved public services, and stronger schools are just a small list of the positive impacts that will come about as that plan continues into the future. https://lnkd.in/eyCb8VT5

Insightful presentation provided by County Administrator Mark Luberda, Derek D'Auria and other Walworth County team members last week. As a business leader in the region, I'm energized by the County's forward-thinking approach to supporting economic growth over the next decade. A few key takeaways: Strong Tax Revenue Generation: Sales tax is up nearly 10% year-over-year, signaling continued economic momentum. This stable fiscal environment provides confidence for businesses like Palmer Hamilton, LLC and RESPAWN Products to invest and expand within the county. Addressing Workforce Challenges: The recurring theme of challenges ahead from an aging workforce driving a tight labor market was evident. With job openings nearly double the hiring rate, we must get creative in driving efficiencies through technology and process improvements. Doing more with less talent will be key to sustaining economic development in our county. Commitment to Business Growth: The County's strategic plan demonstrates a commitment to positioning the region for business growth. From policy to infrastructure and community safety, they have our needs in mind. In our business settings, taking the time to conduct long-term strategic planning, such as the county has completed, can be an overwhelming task. To me, the question that should be asked is: What is the outlook of a company if such planning does not take place? Does the company have 3-5 year goals, and if so, how do they plan to achieve them? What organizational alignment needs to occur to achieve these goals? It can be painful to set aside the many hours strategic planning can take, but for our businesses, we see it as a necessity for moving forward, improving our service to customers, and supporting our team. I would love to hear your thoughts on the importance of making the short term sacrifice for the long term benefit of constructing long-term strategic planning! #strategicplanning #EconomicGrowth #Leadership #Innovation