The Tax Foundation's latest index looks at the most hospitable tax systems in the US on a state-by-state basis.
Study targets US skills gap
A new study shines the spotlight on the US states that are ripe for an economic turnaround and those that need more help combatting the skills gap.
ICF announces Smart Communities shortlist
Intelligent Community Forum has named the 21 locations shortlisted for its Intelligent Community of the Year, 2015 award.
China, the UK and Germany lead investor attractiveness ranking: DCI
China, the UK and Germany emerged as the most attractive locations for investors in a survey by US-based location marketing firm, Development Counsellors International.
Recovery is in progress in US cities: National League of Cities
US cities are starting to recover from the 'great recession', which started in 2008, but, according to the speakers at a recent National League of Cities press conference, an infrastructure deficit is holding them back from further growth.
Are tax inversion-related relocations facing an uncertain future?
The wave of US companies relocating to Europe or the Caribbean for tax purposes is raising concerns among authorities in the country. And with the OECD looking to establish a coordinated international approach when it comes to corporate tax rates, are the days of tax inversion-inspired manoeuvring numbered?
A CFIUS blow? Sany win rocks US investment arena
Will a first-round court victory for Chinese manufacturer Sany over the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US have implications for other foreign investors?
How does the Tennessee Valley Authority work?
The Tennessee Valley Authority's remit – a federally owned utility company with responsibilities towards community development in a vast area of the US's south-east – means that it stands out from other energy companies and development agencies. Indeed, this unusual structure is working to it advantage when it comes to attracting investment to the region.
Where to go, when to stay: the perils of risk assessment in 2014
Global instability is nothing new, but the past few years have seen numerous flashpoints come to the fore around the world. This leaves many companies in a quandary over whether to stay in an unsettled location, how to insure themselves, and how to keep the locals on side should they choose to stay put.
Solo cities: why large US metropolitan areas need their own FDI strategy
With their huge economies and unique industrial structures, large US cities need their own bespoke FDI strategies, according to new reports from the Brookings Institute and the National League of Cities.
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