Three examples: 1. “Globalization has come full circle at Otis Elevator. The U.S. manufacturer, whose elevators zip up and down structures as diverse as the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower, is moving production from Nogales, Mexico, to a … read more >

1. “The North Dakota oil boom is spreading into Montana, bringing development opportunities for businesses stretching across both states, said Tom Rolfstad, executive director of economic development in Williston, N.D.” 2.  “South Dakota auctioned off some 67,000 acresof public land in … read more >

From The Financial Times: “Farouk Shami, chairman and main owner of Houston-based Farouk Systems, made an unorthodox choice when he decided where to expand production of his professional hairdressing equipment. Rather than adding to his existing workforce in Asia, Mr. … read more >

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard writing in the U.K. Telegraph: “The American phoenix is slowly rising again. Within five years or so, the US will be well on its way to self-sufficiency in fuel and energy. Manufacturing will have closed the labor gap … read more >