Our on-again, off-again trade wars have an underlying theme: that tariffs on imports will boost domestic manufacturing. The assumption is that more U.S.-based large-scale manufacturing, like auto ...

A commercial corridor known as The Loop, along a state highway in Columbia, Mo., is anchored with small-scale manufacturing, including shared production spaces of up to 15,000 square feet. The ...

Small-scale manufacturers must lead the charge as we re-shore America’s production capabilities. Here’s why. The quest to rebuild American manufacturing is now in full force. Large-scale manufacturing ...

One of the crucial economic lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic is the importance of diversifying local economies, even in America’s largest cities. New York City continues to struggle with an economy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Natalie Madeira Cofield covers small business, entrepreneurship, and economic policy. A major increase in SBA lending limits could ...

As someone who has spent over a decade working in the beauty industry, focusing on innovation, sustainability and packaging, I've had the unique opportunity to observe the intersection of ...

In 2025, the business landscape for small brands has never been more competitive. The rise of global markets, changing consumer expectations, and the ever-evolving digital landscape present both new ...

The quest to rebuild American manufacturing is now in full force. Large-scale manufacturing has been moving back into the United States for a number of years, and recent commitments suggest the ...