Why eCommerce Giants Like Amazon are Opening Brick and Mortars 
Usually it is consumers who drive paradigm shifts. Much as we would like to give credit to the internet for the increase in empty stores…
Keith HartmanAugust 8, 2019
Taking Retail’s Pulse in 2019
Trying to determine the state of our nation for real, this author is reminded of a former President’s reelection statement: “Ask yourself, are you better…
Keiko HashimotoJuly 18, 2019
Top Manufacturing Industries That Are Thriving in Today’s Economy
A little over a decade after the last major economic decline, and depending on who you talk to, or where you live, the United States'…
Keith HartmanMay 30, 2019
How to Promote Your Small Business
So you started your small business, now you just have to promote it. Easy, right? Not really, but it’s totally doable if you allot enough…
Keith HartmanApril 11, 2019
Manufacturing, From The Beginning to Today
We take things for granted in 2018, and by things, we mean things. Not long ago, products were made very differently and it’s astounding just…
Diane WallaceMarch 7, 2019
Why More Employers Now Perform Background Checks
Whether you are new to the workforce, returning to it after raising a family, changing careers, have moved from a different city or state, or…
Roberto VegaFebruary 28, 2019
Top Fashion Trends Fall 2018 – Spring 2019
Many would be fashionistas still flock to the pages of Vogue, or YouTube for video of the latest collections by top designers. What is odd…
Diane WallaceNovember 6, 2018
10 Companies to Watch for Investments
To begin, we want to announce that this isn’t official financial advice and that every investment comes with some form of risk. These are purely…
Keith HartmanJune 19, 2018
Economic Growth Suburban and Rural Areas Are Recovering Faster Than Cities
Since the initial downturn in 2008, the economy has shown slow but steady growth. Leading this charge are front-runner industries such as the utilities, building,…
Maria ShermanMay 8, 2018
What Are the Top Manufacturing Industries in the U.S. Today and How Do They Contribute to the Economy?
During World War II, the popular image of Rosie the Riveter (representing civilian females working on the formerly male-only industrial assembly lines) helped further the…
Roberto VegaApril 10, 2018
