Imagine a future…
Where cities in every state across the country become high-value hubs of talent and innovation
Where finding the right talent, the perfect location, or the ideal office space is easier than ever before
Where fast-growing businesses help thriving local economies provide more Americans with job opportunities and financial security
Where young people find rewarding work in the modern economy without having to move away from friends and family
Where legacy cultural and educational institutions again play a critical role in the direction of the country
Where ideas flow across regions to solve the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow
One America Works is a vision of the future where high-growth technology companies find the talent they need to grow and succeed in cities across America.
By bringing investment and innovation to these communities, more people in more places will have access to the careers of the future and help contribute to the shared success of our economy.
Sound too good to be true? Some of the fastest-growing U.S. companies have already made this vision a reality — and we’re making it even easier for more companies and cities to do the same.
We help high-growth companies find new talent and new opportunities
Are you preparing to open a new office or expand your workforce? We’ll help you find the right location that matches your company’s evolving business needs. Learn More
We help cities tell their stories in a way that connects with growing companies
Is your city or region ready to welcome new employers who want to take the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley in a new direction ? We’ll help you showcase the best your city has to offer. Learn More
Map of Connection + Innovation = Success
When high-growth companies expand into new locations, something incredible happens — the companies become more competitive, local talent creates new innovations, and local economies prosper.
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Meet the Organization Dedicated to Reintegrating the US Economy
The United States has the largest and most dynamic economy in the world, yet many cities around the country are not experiencing the growth effects of a booming economy. That’s where One America Works comes into the picture. One America Works is dedicated to reintegrating the US economy by connecting growing companies and cities to identify new growth opportunities.
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FinTech powerhouse Affirm is moving to Pittsburgh
Alternative lending provider Affirm is the latest tech company to look to Pittsburgh for talent, announcing plans to open an office in the Rust Belt city.... Source:...
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How we plan to bridge the divide between Silicon Valley and the Midwest after the ‘Comeback Cities Tour’
For those who have not recently driven down the Ohio Turnpike, images of abandoned steel mills and shuttered factories may come to mind. But the view from the car window today looks far different... Source:...
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Skilled-Biased Technical Change and Regional Convergence
Between 1940 and 1980 the wage gap between poorer U.S. cities and richer ones was shrinking at an annual rate of roughly 1.4%. After 1980, however, there was no further regional conver- gence overall. This paper quantifies the contributions of skill-biased technical...
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U.S. Cluster Mapping
"The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is used by governments, economic developers, and businesses to understand and shape the competitive landscape for a wide range of industries. These data are being put in the hands of local officials, who are using the information to...
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Geographic gaps are widening while U.S. economic growth increases
CNN’s Ron Brownstein posted a strong comment this morning on the spatial politics of economic power, using data from Brookings on the nation’s uneven growth map. Brownstein doubts that the current … Source: Geographic gaps are widening while U.S. economic growth...
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