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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Digital Transformation in Manufacturing… The Future Is Now

April 24, 2025 | Industry News

Digital Transformation in Manufacturing… The Future Is Now     From generative AI to “dark factories” that operate autonomously, the landscape of manufacturing is shifting rapidly. We’re entering a bold new era—one marked by digital transformation, sustainability, and long-term resilience. For today’s manufacturers, these aren’t buzzwords. They’re strategic necessities. The Q1 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey […]

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