In September, the U.S. Census Bureau released their 1-year estimates for the American Community Survey. As with every data release, businesses, policymakers, educators, economic developers, and more rush to see what’s changed across the nation from the previous year. Arguably… Continue reading
The Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is home to one of the most diverse economies in the U.S. In 2018, Business Facilities ranked the MSA 9th in the nation for the diversity of its industries. This comes as a huge… Continue reading
Every year the National Institute of Health (NIH), the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world at $32 billion annually, publishes a catalog of their investments on the Department of Health and Human Services’ Research Portfolio Online Reporting… Continue reading
In October of last year, the Guide to the Bluegrass published an article highlighting Kentucky’s rise to national prominence as a leader in the hemp industry. This rise began with the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill, creating the state’s… Continue reading
With low unemployment rates, site selection consultants have become increasingly dependent upon using more granular and localized data sources to distinguish between communities competing for projects. General metrics like the percent of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher are… Continue reading
Within the world of economic development, there exists a two-way interplay between a location’s economic vitality and their labor supply. One key determinant of an area’s capacity for economic growth is the availability of relevant, skilled labor – an indicator… Continue reading
