Indiana
With a balanced budget, dropping unemployment rates, and strong bond rating, Indiana is gaining momentum in its recovery from the recent economic downturn.
Data
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Data-Driven Innovation Project explores the rapid advancements happening in the digital economy as well as the inventive use of data for good. The promise of bigger and better data is a future of greater opportunity and growth. The Foundation is conducting research activities and a series of events around the country in order to highlight this potential.
We encourage you to read the blog posts and research reports here to gain a full understanding of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's work on data-driven innovation.
Be sure to read our in-depth report, The Future of Data-Driven Innovation.
Idaho
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s Project 60 is a comprehensive, three-point initiative to grow Idaho’s Gross Domestic Product to $60 billion.
Hawaii
One year after Governor Neil Abercrombie launched “A New Day in Hawaii,” the state is showing modest but steady signs of recovery and job growth.
Georgia
Since his election in 2010, Governor Nathan Deal has focused on improving education, expanding investment in infrastructure, and strategic tax reform to drive job creation in Georgia.
Florida
In the face of a brightening economic picture, incoming Governor Rick Scott and state legislators have pursued several new and expanded policies aimed at building on the state’s newfound momentum over the past two years.
Delaware
<p>As the legal home to over half the nation’s publicly traded companies and possessing one of the nation’s most productive economies as measured by output per job, Delaware traditionally has been seen as one of the nation’s more business-friendly states.
Connecticut
At the time Governor Dannel Malloy first took office in January of 2011, Connecticut’s unemployment level was peaking around 9.3%.
California
California Governor Edmund “Jerry” Brown Jr. is aggressively positioning the state as a national and global leader in zero-emission vehicles by setting benchmarks for deployment of zero-emissions vehicles and for significantly expanding California’s electric vehicle infrastructure.
Arkansas
Unburdened by budget-deficit challenges during 2011 and 2012, Governor Mike Beebe and Arkansas legislators were able to commit some focus to identifying new policies and tax changes to spur business growth and job creation.