The producers of “Inside Business Report” are pleased to announce a special series, Leaders in Economic Development, highlighting the growth of both small and large communities across the nation. The show marries an unrivaled host, Fred Thompson, with a team of award-winning producers, and provides viewers new information that will impact their lives.

As corporations are seeking locations with easy access to worldwide markets, adequate infrastructure, and a qualified workforce, cities and towns are establishing themselves as business destinations – hubs for regional development activity. The growing interdependence and interconnectedness in economic activity across and between countries requires a new, strategic approach to economic development.

While traditionally synonymous with targeted tax breaks, economic development today goes beyond incentive packages. To compete successfully within a framework that is increasingly defined by globalization, economic development demands innovation and entrepreneurship, while fully leveraging existing resources.

In this “Inside Business Report” series, we’ll discover communities that are taking a proactive approach to attracting high growth corporations and to retaining established businesses. We’ll explore the ways cities and towns are developing ideas and inventions, and translating them into new or enhanced companies, products and services that produce income and wealth for their residents.

“Inside Business Report” identifies business-to-business stories for television and Internet content, and educates viewers on a wide-variety of emerging concepts. As a powerful engine of change, “Inside Business Report” broadens perspectives, erases boundaries and opens up new avenues for progress. With fresh content interlaced throughout each series, viewers will gain insight on opportunities for their families, businesses, lifestyles, and financial futures. For more information, please visit Inside Business Report.