DOL Awards $162M to Expand Registered Apprenticeship in Key Industry Sectors Public Investment Targets the Registered Apprenticeship Talent Gap In July, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded nearly $162 million to expand Registered Apprenticeship in shipbuilding, defense, and AI, semiconductor, and nuclear infrastructure. These are the same fields driving enterprise capital spending right now. It’s […]
U.S. Reshoring Accelerates in 2026, Survey Finds
U.S. Reshoring Accelerates in 2026, Survey Finds U.S. Reshoring Gains Momentum Amid Shifting Conditions A new survey from the Reshoring Initiative and Regions Recruiting finds manufacturers increasing their focus on U.S. production and sourcing amid shifting conditions. According to the 2026 USA Reshoring Survey, U.S. manufacturers are moving more production and sourcing to the United […]
R&D Tax Credit Update: Why Recent Federal Changes Should Be on Every Growth Company’s Radar
R&D Tax Credit Update: Why Recent Federal Changes Should Be on Every Growth Company’s Radar The Return of Immediate Expensing Creates New Opportunities for Innovation-Focused Businesses This R&D tax credit update matters for companies investing in innovation, product development, process improvement, software development, engineering, and advanced manufacturing: recent changes to federal tax law may significantly […]
Stability in Site Selection: The Competitive Advantage We Don’t Talk About Enough
Stability in Site Selection: The Competitive Advantage We Don’t Talk About Enough Why Business Leaders Should Think Differently About Site Selection, Incentives, and Long-Term Growth Stability in site selection is one of the most overlooked competitive advantages available to business leaders today. Business leaders are accustomed to navigating change. Markets evolve. Technologies advance. Customer expectations […]



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