Take Five: Our Most-Read Blogs of 2025

Before we jumpstart the year, we wanted to take a few moments to look back to the five highest performing blogs released last year. The topics were wide-ranging and informative. If you missed one of these blogs, click the link below and browse the library.

Ten Things We’re Thankful for in Economic Development – Coming in at number five, this blog was a rundown of the various tools, resources, and stakeholders who make the work of growing economies achievable. Did you agree with our picks? What are you thankful for in your everyday economic development work?

Post-Election Update – Shortly after the Trump administration returned to office, it was evident that some elements of how practitioners partnered with the federal government and what companies could expect in terms of tariff burdens would change. The Hickey Institute quickly responded by hosting a webinar to lay out all the information we could so that communities and companies could get prepared for what lay ahead.

2025 Spring Legislative Update – Always a crowd pleaser, the Spring Legislative Update was the third most popular blog of 2025. Published twice each year, the updates offer a snapshot of trends in incentive legislation playing out across the country.

The Changing Landscape of Life Sciences & Medtech Business Development – As the title suggests, this document was focused on the Life Sciences Industry and associated site selection factors. Hickey Global provides industry-specific business development guidance, so if you’d like to see a similar document for another industry, let us know!

One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) – Implications for Site Selection & Economic Development – Last but not least, the information we shared about the OBBBA was our most-read blog. Hundreds of practitioners read through the blog and attended a related webinar. The legislation established new federal funding programs and priorities and continues to shape the future of US economic development.

As we reflect on last year’s most impactful blogs, it’s clear that the field of economic development is continually shaped by new legislation, evolving industries, and the dedication of practitioners across the country. These top five blogs not only informed and inspired, but also sparked important conversations about the future of our work. We look forward to building on these insights in the coming year and invite you to stay engaged, share your perspectives, and continue driving progress in economic development with us.