Why do established companies move? How do foreign companies determine where to locate their U.S. operations? Where do new start-ups decide on setting up operations? The answers are obvious yet so many populous states and cities on the east and west coasts don’t get it. They don’t want to get it. There is an entrenched system of corrupt politicians supported by payoffs from organized crime that control trade unions, waste hauling, service industries, and vice. Racketeers are protected by officials they corrupt. Companies are shaken down, their employees intimidated, bribes have to be paid, municipal inspectors have their hand out and businesses are ambushed every step along the way to derail profits.
Belle Fourche, South Dakota is in the geographical center of the United States. Likely reason they call the area the mid-west. There are wide-open spaces, abundant land and an atmosphere that is business friendly. Government attitude that is right for business development starts at the top. There has to be a mandate that sets out the rule that business is not only welcome, free enterprise is respected and making money is an honorable pursuit.
