August 2015

2015 | August 2015 | In FocusHometown AmericaCity of Dearborn, Michigan

2015 | August 2015 | In Focus

Hometown America

City of Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn Michigan is a community where neighbors still greet each other by name and younger generations choose to stay and raise their children on the same block where they were raised. “This is the kind of place where people grow up and then start their families here,” says Dearborn Area Chamber President Jackie Lovejoy. “They live four doors down from their folks; the elementary school teachers that thought them teach their kids. We really are hometown America.”

2015 | August 2015 | In FocusA Sense of CommunitySmyth County, Virginia

2015 | August 2015 | In Focus

A Sense of Community

Smyth County, Virginia

Located in the heart of the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Smyth County has a rich history, a prosperous and growing economy and an unmatched quality of life. Though it has a population of only 33,000, this predominantly rural county has a lot to offer and has shown resilience, creating a local economy that can overcome the volatility of the always changing global market.

2015 | August 2015 | In FocusA Place to Call HomePanama City, Florida

2015 | August 2015 | In Focus

A Place to Call Home

Panama City, Florida

Panama City, on the Florida panhandle, is set against a climate that is as close to perfect as possible. Panama City is widely acknowledged for its wonderful resorts and deepwater fishing port on St. Andrew Bay. Perfect for families, sportsmen, hikers, bikers, swimmers, theater-lovers and more, the area provides year-round access to first-rate amenities in one of the most scenic areas of Florida.

2015 | August 2015 | In FocusRich History, Bright FutureDarlington County, South Carolina

2015 | August 2015 | In Focus

Rich History, Bright Future

Darlington County, South Carolina

Darlington County, the subject of the Bruce Springsteen song of the same name, was one of the first counties established in the United States. Despite a population of fewer than 69,000, this South Carolina county has been able to draw some impressive numbers when it comes to capital investment. Business in Focus spoke with Executive Director for Economic Development at Darlington County Frank Willis to get the full story.

2015 | August 2015 | In FocusZenith City Experiencing Economic RenaissanceCity of Duluth, Minnesota

2015 | August 2015 | In Focus

Zenith City Experiencing Economic Renaissance

City of Duluth, Minnesota

The City of Duluth, Minnesota has evolved from its days of heavy manufacturing, lumber, steel and concrete production to support diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, technology and aviation. Mayor Don Ness spoke with Business in Focus once again about the development and progress Duluth has made since we last featured the city in June of 2014. “Our economic development projects continue to move forward,” says the Mayor.

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