A report from Washington-based think tank the Brookings Institute says benefits of Nafta will be felt with right leadership.
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Energy independence a 'game-changer' for the US
US think tank lists the big-ticket infrastructure schemes for 2013/14.
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Shutdown impact on US FDI minimal but report warns on 'economic freedom'
Government agency SelectUSA says that the recent shutdown in the country has bot affected its FDI attractiveness, though a report does warn of a lessening of 'economic freedom' in the US.
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Survey highlights US 'Stem' worker debate
A shortage of science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers in the US is hampering businesses in the country, according to a recent report.
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Report flags US infrastructure opportunities for Chinese investors
The US Chamber of Commerce has released a report stating that the US's vast infrastructure needs could be filled by Chinese investment.
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US states see business climate deteriorate: report
The latest State Business Tax Climate Index by research group the Tax Foundation has found that the business climate has deteriorated in many US states.
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Utah most business friendly state in US, says survey
A US business climate ranking by Pollina Corporate Real Estate and the American Economic Development Institute names Utah as the most pro-business state in the country, while Rhode Island is ranked at the bottom of the list.
US locations fighting for data entries
Data centres are becoming increasingly essential business assets, and as many companies realise their need for such facilities, so too are locations across the US waking up to the economic benefits of hosting these large, power-hungry sites.
Lights, camera, investment: making big money from the big screen
California, once the undisputed home of the film industry, is facing increasingly stiff competition from as far afield as the UK and India, as other locations wake up to the possibilities of this lucrative industry and attempt to attract production companies with incentive packages.
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The app-hub race is on
Mobile apps may be a mainstream business, but the requirements of the companies working within this sector are somewhat unconventional. Therefore, the locations that want to attract these companies must focus as much on fostering the right culture as they do on educating their workforce and improving their business environment.
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