Job creation on a budget: how regional industry clusters can add jobs   
Brookings Institution
Properly designed cluster strategies are a low-cost way to stimulate innovation, new-firm start-ups, and job creation by helping to link and align the many factors that influence firm and regional growth.

Swedish has big plans for growth   
My Northwest
Swedish Health Services is planning about $1 billion of new development in the next five to 10 years. Its two biggest projects are a medical office building and new in-patient facilities, both at the main campus on First Hill. Each could be as large as 500,000 square feet.

11 big ideas to watch for this year   
Inc.
Popular new products and services in various industries will ignite investment from companies to grab market share and increase profitability. Purchases made by mobile phones, the resurgence of electric cars, and innovative ways to watch television will be some trends gaining traction this year.

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