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Category Archives: Big Business

October 17, 2014

When ‘Collaboration’ Is More Than a Buzzword

Big Business, Collaborations, Columbus OH • Tags: Columbus OH

When ‘Collaboration’ Is More Than a Buzzwordlead-13
by John Tierney
The story of a business partnership that stands to boost the economy of Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding region (Read it here.)

May 30, 2014

Heavy Industry in the Mississippi ‘Prairie’: Why Are These Factories Here?

Big Business, Columbus MS

Heavy Industry in the Mississippi ‘Prairie’: Why Are These Factories Here?lead-10
by James Fallows
“Live every second as if your ASS is on fire,” and other words of wisdom. (Read it here.)

April 25, 2014

The New Industrial Belt: The Deep South

Big Business, Columbus MS

The New Industrial Belt: The Deep Southlead-18
by James Fallows
Does America still “make things?” Come take a look … in Mississippi. (Read it here.)

April 11, 2014

The Seas? The Skies? The Transformation of a Company Town, Part 2

Big Business, St. Marys GA • Tags: Company town

The Seas? The Skies? The Transformation of a Company Town, Part 2lead
by James Fallows
One economic titan has fallen, another has taken its place, but a city wants to expand its options. (Read it here.)

April 7, 2014

The Transformation of a Company Town: St. Marys, Part 1

Big Business, St. Marys GA • Tags: Company town

The Transformation of a Company Town: St. Marys, Part 1lead-2
by James Fallows
What happens when the company shuts down?  (Read it here.)

August 18, 2013

Holland: Where Things Go After the Recycling Bin

Big Business, Holland MI

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by James Fallows
Holland makes, the world takes — and Holland recycles too. (Read it here.)

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