Site Selection

May 22, 2025 | Blog

The Landscape of Site Selection   Site Selection As we enter the summer of 2025, the landscape of site selection, economic development, and policy continues to evolve. At Ashmore Consulting, we’re seeing key trends shaping investment decisions and business strategies nationwide. Here’s what’s top of mind: Housing crisis: Housing supply is too low. Fast-growing markets are […]

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Scenario Planning

May 14, 2025 | Blog

The Power of Scenario Planning in Business   The Power of Scenario Planning in Business In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, scenario planning has become an essential tool for businesses to anticipate and respond to challenges. By identifying potential scenarios, assessing impacts, developing strategies, and monitoring outcomes, companies can build resilience and thrive even during downturns. […]

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Counties and Cities Work Together for Business Site Selection

May 8, 2025 | Blog

The Power of Collaboration: Counties and Cities Working Together for Business Site Selection and Community Growth     In today’s fast-moving economic landscape, communities are facing increasing pressure to grow responsibly while also attracting and retaining business investment. At the heart of this challenge lies a powerful opportunity: collaboration between counties and cities. When local […]

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What Middle Market Leaders Say About Climate and Resilience

May 2, 2025 | Blog

What Middle Market Leaders Say About Climate and Resilience     A growing number of business leaders across the U.S. middle market are turning their attention to an increasingly urgent issue: climate and resilience. According to findings from the latest Middle Market Indicator (MMI), climate-related disruptions—especially those tied to extreme weather—are now top of mind […]

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Ohio Corporate Income Taxes, Commercial Vehicle Training Credit Enacted

January 12, 2023 | Blog

Ohio has enacted a new credit for commercial vehicle operator training expenses. What is the commercial vehicle operating training expenses credit? For 2023 through 2026, an employer may apply for a credit for training expenses. Ohio will not certify more than $50,000 per year as tax credit-eligible training expenses for any employer. The employer credit […]

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