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Medellin, Colombia: How the world’s most dangerous city turned itself around

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To my untrained eye, it looks like any other busy retail thoroughfare. In 2013, it was named the world’s most innovative city by the Urban Land Institute, beating New York and Tel Aviv. .” We’re about to enter “the hole” – the local nickname for the pedestrianised heart of downtown Medellin.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Texas continues to be a leader in jobs, innovation and technological development, thanks in part to investments through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund which have attracted top researchers and cutting edge companies to the state,” said Gov. established its global professional services headquarters. With an initial investment of $176.6

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. A “hub” for retail, health care, education and more, Lubbock is widely known as the “Hub City.” While many people travel to Marble Falls to take courses, workforce development is clearly a benefit.

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