Economic Development

Amazon says it wants a “stable and business-friendly environment,” and asks cities to provide a tax incentive package — is that something Philly can deliver?

Philadelphia is putting the final touches on its bid to convince Amazon to build its second headquarters here ahead of Thursday’s deadline.

Gov. Chris Christie joins other New Jersey political leaders in making a case for Newark as the best choice for the retailing giant's second headquarters.

Permanently exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act will help the U.S. territory recover from Hurricane Maria by widely opening its market for exports from the mainland.

Technology alone won’t prepare people to build careers or pursue education in a rapidly changing economy. That was the message from Google executives.

When Amazon builds its new headquarters in some lucky city, diversity issues could be part of the bargain. At least, if things go like they did in Seattle.

In Seattle, Amazon's growth has helped create an affordability crisis and local politicians are exploring new solutions. The company has a hand in that process.

The same N.J. agency that’s handed out billions of dollars in tax breaks to large companies is offering a new slate of grants for small businesses.

Former GM plant that was to be Fisker's home has a new buyer with plans to redevelop the massive property on Boxwood Rd. in Newport, Delaware.

How did Puerto Rico end up with more than $70 billion dollars of debt?

State environmental officials have begun the process for developing regulations for new industry in Delaware's environmentally protected coastal zone.

Wilmington City Council takes steps to increase transparency for all budgeted grant funding including the application process.

A land-use policy organization is recommending that New Jersey towns make some changes so millennials don't continue to migrate to other states.