Business Expansion in 2026 State Policy Changes Affecting Business Expansion in 2026 This is the time of year when the biggest economic development opportunities are quietly taking shape. While many leadership teams are focused on forecasts, hiring plans, and capital decisions, statehouses across the Midwest are finalizing policies that directly influence the cost of doing […]
Federal Tax The IRS has expanded tax incentives for investments in rural Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Effective July 4, 2025, the substantial improvement threshold for rural QOZ property is reduced from 100 percent to 50 percent. Rural areas now include locations with populations under 50,000 and adjacent non-urbanized zones. […]
Leadership Practice for a Fuller Life Perhaps a Leadership Practice for a Fuller Life? As we step into a new year, I’ve been reflecting on a simple yet profound question: When was the last time you truly noticed something—and let it change you? For me, this question isn’t theoretical. Recent life events have reminded me that […]
2025 Economic Highlights: A Year of Volatility and Innovation 2025 Economic Highlights: A Year of Volatility and Innovation The end of one year and beginning of another is a natural time of reflection and assessment. As far as 2025 economic highlights go, all I can say is – what a balancing act! It was a […]
2025: Seven Strategic Priorities That Defined Business Growth 2025 in Review: Seven Strategic Priorities That Defined Business Growth 2025 asked business leaders to optimize cost, de‑risk growth, and future‑proof location choices (aka site selection). CFOs, middle-market executives, and small business owners faced a year of complexity and opportunity. From navigating tariffs and energy constraints to […]
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