Category Archives: Economic Development

The Rise of the Aspirational City

Posted on August 8, 2013 by matt ohern

Joel Kotkin and Wendell Cox have introduced the concept of the “inspirational” city — cities to which people move “to change their circumstances and improve their lives.” These are cities on the rise — restless, growing and entrepreneurial magnets of … Continue reading →

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Governor Candidates Need to Focus on Economic Growth

Posted on May 15, 2013 by matt ohern

As our nation seems to be slowly moving out of recession, it is important that our next Governor continue to job creating focus that Governor Bob McDonnell has had during his Administration. So far only candidate Ken Cuccinelli has presented … Continue reading →

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The Case for Incentives Still Lacking

Posted on April 18, 2013 by matt ohern

Virginia approved nearly 3,400 economic development incentive grants totaling $718 million over the past 10 years, according to a new report, “Review of State Economic Development Incentive Grants,” published by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission. The projects benefiting … Continue reading →

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The Great Re-Migration and the Coming Realignment of African-American Voters

Posted on September 21, 2012 by matt ohern

In a reversal of the Jim Crow-era “great migration,” African-Americans are leaving failed cities in the north and returning to the South, writes Daniel Disalvo in a recent City Journal essay. But they’re not moving back to the poor, rural … Continue reading →

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Virginia Ranks Third in Recent 'Rich States, Poor States’ Study

Posted on April 12, 2012 by matt ohern

Virginia has been a leader in economic growth over the past five years while many other states have yet to experience significant growth. So why is it that Virginia does so well while other states continue to struggle? The latest … Continue reading →

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