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Elk River

Combining a reputation for energy investment with a true love of nature, Elk River promises an excellent environment for both businesses and employees, writes Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist, City of Elk River

Hudson Valley

New York is one of the US’ most exciting states, though New York City tends to grab most of the headlines. Areas like the Hudson Valley, however, are working hard to change this

Cleveland

Once a key part of the US’ manufacturing heartland, Cleveland has since ridden the industrial downturn and diversified to revive its own economy and that of the surrounding area

Washington

The US state of Washington offers incredible access to the rest of the country, zero corporation tax, and a route to citizenship for major investors. It may be cold, but the welcome is warm

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County offers investors California benefits without California prices. Good weather, international access and low-cost labour complete the package

Space Coast

As the home of NASA’s space shuttle programme, it’s no surprise Brevard County has become a thriving, technologically advanced region, and one of the best places in the US to do business, writes Lynda Weatherman, President and CEO, Florida Space Coast EDC

Rochester

Many locations in the US offer competitive tax breaks, while others draw clients and talent through infrastructure or natural beauty. Few places, however, offer all these things as a complete package

Banks urged to raise capital reserves

Basel Committee warns of costs to banks once interest rates begin to rise

French-Ivorian born Tidjane Thiam has had a much more varied career than many of his contemporaries, having worked in the government and been CEO of insurance provider Prudential

Tidjane Thiam | Credit Suisse

Tidjane Thiam has spent his entire career combating prejudice through hard work and excellent results. Now, as CEO of Credit Suisse, he has a chance to make his mark in the banking world

Turkey’s new socioeconomic dynamic

European CEO speaks with Aaron Stein, doctoral fellow of the Geneva Center for Security Policy on how has the unrest in Syria affected Turkey’s economy

Airbnb is gearing up to increased demand for businesses to be able to use its services

Airbnb takes on corporate travel

Airbnb has completely transformed the consumer hospitality sector. Now the company is looking to do the same to the corporate travel world

Managing health for an on-the-go workforce

Taking care of health and wellness can improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity, says David Healy

Boom follows bust; iron prices coming back

Despite the narrow gap between mining costs and ore prices, it’s a good time to be in the industry, says Sula Iron & Gold CEO

It has always been difficult for writers to get their works noticed by publishing agents and houses. So many - like Hugh Howey (pictured) - have turned to self-publishing

Authors of their own destiny: writers shun the ‘big five’ publishers

Digital books turned the industry upside down, but the revolution hasn’t stopped yet. There’s more change to come, and it could make traditional publishing houses tremble

European businesses must keep out of happiness

US companies are increasingly concerned with employee happiness. European business would do well to resist this intrusive and questionable trend

Awards Supplement 2024

The European CEO awards 2024 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.