The economic outlook for 2014 is guardedly optimistic, following a sluggish and disappointing 2013.  Experts are predicting that the job market is likely to continue to grow, which should boost consumer spending.  Export growth should also increase, as demand grows … more

When the government owns land, either directly or indirectly (as through public agencies), that is under-utilized, it’s often inspired to seek partnerships with private entities in order to develop and otherwise utilize the land in a more efficient manner.  These … more

When people discuss the shutdown of the Federal Government and the soon-to-follow debt ceiling crisis, neither of which seem to have a happy ending due to the implacable positions of each political party, the discussion tends to focus on those … more