At a time when economic activity seems to be thriving in the metropolitan cities of the nation and world, a few manufacturing cities of yesteryear are growing in their own unique way, presenting unique challenges and investment opportunities

With a shortage of “good help” already in the workplace, the supply potentially even less in future years as the Boomers all retire. The diminishing workforce, coupled with increased competition from other employers, makes attracting and retaining of key personnel even more crucial and challenging. The general population has at the same time become increasingly concerned with benefits such as healthcare and retirement accounts amidst market volatility and growing doubt of government funded programs like social security