Conversation about U.S. exports generally centers on large multinationals such as car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. But according to the International Trade Administration, small exporting firms account for
You’re sitting at your desk, perusing TweetDeck and compulsively reading article comments. Suddenly an editor barks out your name. “The Senate confirmed Rick Perry,” he
The feasting season is also the season for food waste. According to the Worldwatch Institute the amount of discarded food in the U.S. increases by
Founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, Harry Moser is widely recognized for his efforts to bring jobs back to the United States. Moser’s father
Developing daily story ideas on the business beat isn’t always easy. But thanks to Twitter, finding stories and reliable data is a lot easier for today’s business
Business associations such as chambers of commerce can be hotbeds of stories and sources and often intersect local government, economic development and the community. Get
Robust business stories often start with contracts, but what’s the connection between contracts and business stories? Contracts reveal the DNA of a project whether it
If you’re reporting on labor, employment or the economy, you’ll need numbers to tell your stories. Thankfully, government data is regularly updated online and can
For reporters, budgets can be anything from boring to scary. They’re packed with numbers and technical words like “appropriation” “non-recurring expenditures” and “capital improvement,” also
Business reporters are a rare bunch at local newspapers. Many papers no longer carry business sections, but this isn’t exactly new. As early as 2008,
Government agencies offer great information, reports and official data. As a business journalist, or if you cover money in your beat, follow these federal agencies on
Have you noticed new transit projects like streetcars and bike lanes in your area? They may well be funded by federal TIGER grants. The Transportation
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