“Leading Locations 2015” study clearly reflects the strength of Elkhart County (Elkhart-Goshen MSA) as a place to do business.
Elkhart County Rankings
- Top 100 Leading Locations in the U.S. – #51
- #1 for Economic Strength among mid-size areas
- #8 Year-over-Year Growth, mid-size areas
- #6 “Recession-busting” attributes
Area Development analyzed economic and workforce data for 373 MSAs to determine which U.S. cities/MSAs are creating jobs and nurturing sustainable economic development.
The four key categories used in determining rankings for 2015 listed below are all critical factors for business leaders to assess when considering a location or expansion.
- Prime Work Force
- Economic Strength
- Year-over-Year Growth
- “Recession-Busting” Attributes
Every employer wants ready, well-qualified workers who are motivated, skilled, and require little training.
There are also big benefits in locating in communities with track records of economic growth. These cities/MSAs understand how business works and have the leadership, vision, and creativity to nurture sustainable economic development year after year — and not just in good economic times.
Perhaps what is most telling about a city or community is how it handled a bust cycle, or a recession — how did it get through? How did it still create business investment? How did it create jobs? How did it keep looking forward and creating positive results?
Click for link to full report at www.AreaDevelopment.com.
