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“Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in an Age of Disruption and Discontinuity” Sets the Competitiveness Agenda for the Incoming Administration and Congress Washington, D.C., December 3, 2024 — The Council on Competitiveness — the nation’s leading nonpartisan advocate for enhancing U.S. productivity and prosperity for all Americans — released its next major policy recommendations from its […]

The Call to Action, which is part of the larger report titled Competing in the Next Economy: Innovating in an Age of Disruption and Discontinuity, comes at a critical juncture as the United States faces new challenges and opportunities amid tremendous technological and geopolitical change. The Call to Action identifies crucial policies for government, states, […]

The path from imagination to innovation has distinctly characterized the American journey. Americans are about exploration, opportunity, and discovery; about new beginnings; about taking on big challenges. This is Idaho’s history, and it has never been more true than today—as Idaho’s engine for innovation powered a gross state product (GSP) growth of 5 percent in […]

September 06, 2024 03:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Council on Competitiveness is hosting its latest “Competitiveness Conversation” Sept. 9th at Purdue University, highlighting how the Midwest is leading the world in three critical technologies: semiconductors, quantum science, and advanced bioscience. The event brings together leaders from business, academia, government, and national labs to […]

Overview During the Tennessee Competitiveness Conversation, attendees heard from experts on a variety of topics—spanning advanced mobility; the future of energy supply, security, and innovation; the renaissance of advanced manufacturing, from R&D, to design, to production; and the growing talent challenges and opportunities facing Tennessee. This final panel tied together the two-day summit, examining the […]

Key Address Insights Bill Lee, Tennessee’s 50th Governor, made it clear that Tennessee is a success story because of its people. Tennessee has one of the fastest growing economies of any state and is an attractive destination for interstate migrants. A low tax burden and one of the lowest debts per capita of any state […]

Overview This leadership panel explored the complexities of Tennessee's talent landscape, emphasizing the necessity of skilled workforce development in maintaining competitiveness in a dynamic economic environment. The discussion provided valuable insights into creating a more agile and resilient workforce, not just for Tennessee but as a model for nationwide strategies. Moderated by Liliana Ramirez, Director […]

Overview While many people and organizations have the goal to assist economically distressed areas, especially rural ones, far fewer know how to do so. This talk explored how a range of stakeholders can work together to uplift rural communities—with understanding and empathy. Key Session Insights As the Founding Director of the Center for Rural Innovation […]

Overview Nuclear power, while becoming a significant part of the nation’s energy mix, has never supplied the plurality of the country’s electricity. Today, however, as the need for clean, abundant energy becomes sharper than ever, nuclear power is getting a second look. The potential for the nuclear energy is great. But, as this Tech Talk […]

Overview Perhaps no industry underpins the U.S. economy more critically than the energy sector. Keeping Tennessee, and the rest of the country, powered will be a crucial challenge, especially as demand surges and legacy fossil fuel plants phase out in favor of a lower-carbon energy mix. Led by Chad Holliday and consisting of participants across […]